Fried Onions

Name: Fried Onions
Ingredients: 2 extra-large eggs, beaten; 1 cup milk; 1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup grated Manchego cheese; Canola or peanut oil for frying

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 extra-large eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup grated Manchego cheese
Canola or peanut oil for frying

Directions

1

Whisk together the eggs and milk in a medium bowl.
2

Toss in the sliced onion and let stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
4

In a large bowl, season the flour with salt and pepper.
5

Pour an inch of oil into a deep skillet and heat it to 350 degrees.
6

Lift the onions out of the egg mixture and toss them in the flour.
7

Fry, in batches, until golden brown, and transfer to paper towels to drain.
8

Place the onions in a casserole, sprinkle with the cheese, and bake for 10 minutes.
9

Serve.