Best 7 Crunchy Onion Sticks Recipes

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Onion sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish. Their crunchy coating provides a satisfying contrast to the soft, sweet onion interior. Whether you prefer thick or thin, crinkle-cut or straight, battered or breaded, there's a crunchy onion stick recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we'll explore some of the best recipes for crispy, golden brown onion sticks that are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRUNCHY ONION STICKS



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Although I've been collecting recipes for more than 50 years, I never tire of tried-and-true ones like this.-Leora Muellerleile, Turtle Lake, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
2 cans (2.8 ounces each) french-fried onions, crushed
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place the onions in another shallow bowl. Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; seal perforations. Cut each rectangle into eight strips. Dip each strip in egg mixture, then roll in onions., Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

STICKY ONION CRUNCH WINGS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds chicken wings, whole or separated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup French-fried onions (I like French's), crushed
1 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, grated or minced
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
4 scallions (white and green parts), finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the wings on a baking sheet and season both sides with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • To make the sauce, in a small saucepan, mix together the hoisin, pomegranate juice, brown sugar, garlic, horseradish, scallions, and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat. When the sauce starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. Taste and season with salt.
  • In a deep heavy pot, Dutch oven, or deep fryer, fill with oil to a depth of about 6 inches, and heat to 360 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the wings; the oil temperature will settle at about 350 degrees ¿ try to maintain that temperature by adjusting the heat while you fry. Fry the wings until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Put some of the sauce in a large mixing bowl and toss the wings in batches, adding more sauce as needed, until completely coated. Put the onions into another large bowl, add the sauced wings in batches and toss to thoroughly coat. Serve warm.

ONION STRINGS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large onions
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 scant tablespoon salt
Plenty of black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Canola oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Begin by peeling the onions and slicing very thinly, use a mandoline slicer if you can. Separate the onion slices and place them in a shallow baking dish and pour the buttermilk over the top. Press the onions down so they're submerged as much as possible and let them soak on the counter for at least an hour. If necessary, stir them around a bit halfway through the soaking process.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne, and set aside.
  • Pour 1 to 2 quarts canola oil in a pot or Dutch oven. Heat to 375 degrees F, or until a pinch of flour sizzles when sprinkled over the pot.
  • Using tongs, remove a handful of onions from the buttermilk and immediately dunk into the flour mixture. Coat the onions in the flour mixture, and then tap them on the inside of the bowl to shake off the excess.
  • Plunge the onions in the hot oil. With a spoon, fiddle with them a bit just to break them up, and watch them! They'll be ready to remove from the oil in no time flat.
  • When they're golden brown (this should take just a minute or two), remove them from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Repeat with the remaining onion slices and serve immediately.
  • Pile these on top of a juicy grilled hamburger - to die for!

MAKING CRISPY ONION RINGS



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This recipe for onion rings is so easy and so amazingly crispy, you can now make up for all those years of deep-fried denial by making these at home.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons dry potato flakes
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 cup chilled club soda
2 cups panko bread crumbs, or as needed
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
2 large onions, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices and separated into rings
fine salt to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, cornstarch, dry potato flakes, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in club soda to make a smooth batter.
  • Place panko bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place a few onion rings at a time into the bowl of batter and turn to coat all sides with batter.
  • Remove onion rings from batter and place into pan of panko bread crumbs; turn to coat completely with crumbs.
  • Cook a few rings at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack set over paper towels to drain. Season with salt to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 135.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CRISPY FRIED ONION STRINGS



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This recipe produces tasty and crispy thin onion rings. Onions need to be refrigerated in ranch dressing mixture for an hour, so plan ahead.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Onions

Time 35m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large sweet onion
1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing
1/2 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Slice onion into thinnest possible rings.
  • Place in a shallow dish.
  • Combine ranch dressing and milk and pour over onions.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • In a plastic bag, combine flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Shake to evenly distribute ingredients.
  • Heat oil to 375° in deep saucepan.
  • Remove a small handful of onion rings from dressing and shake off excess.
  • Drop into flour, separate rings and shake to coat.
  • Drop a few rings at a time into hot oil and cook until golden.
  • Remove from hot oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towels.
  • Repeat with remaining rings until all have been battered and fried.
  • Keep warm.

CRISPY ONION



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Goes with everything! I always have a jar on my dining table at home. Great garnish for Asian soups, noodles, salads, etc.

Provided by ambernova

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

shallot (as many as your frying pan can hold)
cooking oil, for deep frying
salt

Steps:

  • Slice the shallots VERY THINLY-- cut them in half and julienne your way through-- Heat oil in frying pan-- chuck the shallots in the very hot oil until they turn brown and crunchy-- be sure that there's significant colour change but careful that they don't burn!
  • Drain the shallots, place on a plate over paper towel to take out excess oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  • When they cool, store in an airtight jar.

Nutrition Facts :

SOFT ONION BREADSTICKS



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Soft Onion Breadsticks from filed editor Maryellen Hays of Wolcottville, Indiana are golden and chewy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature, divided use
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender; cool. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, 1 egg, sugar, salt and 1 cup flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in onion and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Let stand for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 32 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes. , Beat cold water and remaining egg; brush over breadsticks. Sprinkle half with sesame seeds and half with poppy seeds. Bake at 350° for 16-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions. Yellow onions are the most common type of onion used for onion sticks, but you can also use white or red onions. Just make sure the onions are firm and have no blemishes.
  • Cut the onions evenly. This will help them cook evenly. Use a sharp knife to cut the onions into 1/2-inch thick slices, then cut each slice into 1/2-inch wide strips.
  • Soak the onion strips in cold water. This will help to remove some of the sharpness of the onion and make them more tender. Soak the onion strips in cold water for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Coat the onion strips in a batter. The batter will help the onion strips to stay crispy when they are fried. There are many different batter recipes that you can use, but a simple batter made with flour, eggs, and milk is a good place to start.
  • Fry the onion strips until they are golden brown. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side. Be sure to fry the onion strips in hot oil, at least 350°F (175°C).
  • Drain the onion strips on paper towels. This will help to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the onion strips immediately. They are best when served hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Crunchy onion sticks are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your onion sticks are crispy, flavorful, and addictive. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, give crunchy onion sticks a try. You won't be disappointed!

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