This crispy fried onions recipe is gluten-free and vegan-friendly, contains 2 ingredients, and can be made in 15 minutes! Fried onions are a great way to elevate any dish - adding a delicious flavor and crunch to your favorite soups, salads, or casseroles.
Fried Onions Ingredients
2 Yellow Onions, peeled and sliced
2 cups Canola Oil (or more depending on the size of your pot)
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Add the oil about 1” deep in a large pot. Turn the heat to medium-high and heat the oil until it reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Once the oil has heated, add the sliced onions. You may need to split the onions in half and do one batch at a time.
Step 3: Fry the onions for about 10 minutes, until they get smaller and begin to brown. Stir occasionally to make sure they cook evenly.
Step 4: Once the onions have browned, remove them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil. Use in your desired recipe, and enjoy!
FAQs
Can I Use Any Kind Of Onion For This Recipe?
- You can use any type of onion you want. I used yellow onions, but sweet onions, white onions, or red onions will also work.
How Much Do Onions Shrink When Fried?
- Onions typically shrink about ⅔ of their volume when fried.
How Do I Know If The Oil Is Hot Enough
- If you don't have a food thermometer you can stick the end of a wooden spoon into the oil. Your oil is hot enough if bubbles appear around the spoon’s handle. If the oil barely bubbles around the handle, it isn’t hot enough yet - keep cooking!
How Can I Tell That The Onions Are Ready To Be Removed From The Oil?
- Once the onions have browned they are ready to be removed the oil.
What To Do With Fried Onions
You can add fried onions to so many dishes! They add a delicious crunch and pop of flavor. Some of my favorite things to top with fried onions are:
- Light French Onion Soup Recipe
- Grilled Chipotle Lime Steak Fajita Salad
- Green bean or broccoli casseroles
- Baked or mashed potatoes
- Chicken
- Salads
Storage Instructions
If you don’t eat all of your fried onions right away, you can store them in either a ziplock baggie or an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Make sure they are completely cooled before storing them. You can also freeze them for up to 6 months.
Expert Tips
- Vegetable oil will also work in place of canola oil
- Remove the onions quickly after they have turned brown. They go from brown to black very quickly.
2 recipes that crispy fried onions pair well with:
Grilled Chipotle Lime Steak Fajita Salad
Light French Onion Soup Recipe
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📖 Recipe
Crispy Fried Onions
Ingredients
- 2 yellow onions (peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups canola oil (or more depending on the size of your pot)
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the oil about 1” deep. Turn the heat to medium-high and heat the oil until it reaches 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the oil has heated, add the sliced onions. You may need to split the onions in half and do one batch at a time.
- Fry the onions for about 10 minutes, until they get smaller and then begin to brown. Stir occasionally to make sure they cook evenly.
- Once the onions have browned, remove them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil. Use in your desired recipe, and enjoy!
Notes
- Vegetable oil will also work in place of canola oil
- You can use any type of onion you want. I used yellow onions, but sweet onions, white onions, or red onions will also work.
- Remove the onions quickly after they have turned brown. They go from brown to black very quickly.
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