Crispy Onion Strings

Directions

1. 1
   Peel onion, slice in half and slice as thin as possible.
2. 2
   separate into individual half rings.
3. 3
   Add buttermilk and hot sauce to large bowl, add onion rings and soak at least 10 minutes and up to an hour
4. 4
   In another large bowl combine flour, parmesan cheese, sugar,salt, pepper, granulated garlic and chili powder, whisk well to combine.
5. 5
   Heat oil in dutch oven to 365.
6. 6
   Fry onions by taking a handfull of rings out of the buttermilk, letting excess drip off and tossing with seasoned flour, again shaking off excess, add to hot oil and fry, using a fork to separate strands until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Drain on paper towels.
8. 8
   Contiue cooking onions in batches until done.
9. 9
   Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with extra parmesan cheese or salt.
10. 10
    Serve hot.