Beer Battered Onion Straws

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Beer Battered Onion Straws

Learn how to make homemade, beer battered onion straws - sometimes called onion strings - featuring sweet, Vidalia onions and a zesty dipping sauce. This smaller batch recipe is super easy and makes just enough, making it perfect for you next at home date night. #ad

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizers, beer battered, dairy free, onion straws

Servings: servings

Calories: 444kcal

Ingredients

For the onion straws:

1 large Vidalia onion thinly sliced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
6 ounces beer 1/2 can
1 large egg
6 - 8 cups Canola oil for frying

For the dipping sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 pinch coarse salt

Instructions

For the onion straws:

Mix beer, egg, flour, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
In a Dutch oven or large stockpot, heat canola oil to 375˚F.
Working in batches, dip sliced onions into beer batter until nicely coated. Transfer to hot oil and fry onions until crispy and brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet or plate lined with paper towels.
Repeat until all onions have been fried.

For the dipping sauce:

In a medium bowl, mix ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning, to taste.

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