Texas Tumbleweeds
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Texas Tumbleweeds, a crispy, golden snack that’s bursting with bold flavors! Perfectly thin sweet onion rings are transformed into irresistible bites of crunchy perfection with a seasoned flour and cornstarch coating infused with cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. These mouthwatering snacks are expertly fried to achieve a light, airy texture, making them perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you’re craving a savory treat. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce, like creamy ranch or smoky chipotle mayo, for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that will vanish in seconds. With easy preparation and a quick frying time, Texas Tumbleweeds will become your go-to recipe for crispy onion ring bliss! Keywords: crispy onion rings, Texas Tumbleweeds recipe, homemade fried snack, seasoned coating, party appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onion
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel and slice the sweet onions into very thin rings, about 1/8-inch thick. Separate the rings and set them aside in a large bowl.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and kosher salt.
In another small bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together until fully combined.
Pour the oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer and heat to 350°F (175°C) over medium heat.
Dip a handful of onion rings into the buttermilk-egg mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Remove the onion rings from the buttermilk mixture and transfer to the flour mixture. Toss to fully coat the rings in the dry mixture, shaking off any excess.
Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried onion rings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Continue the process with the remaining onion rings, ensuring the oil temperature returns to 350°F between batches.
Serve the Texas Tumbleweeds warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or chipotle mayo.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
75570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7620.6 g | 1104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1134.7 g | 641% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4793.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3707 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 9523 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2143.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 108.9 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 531.9 g | ||
| Protein | 413.3 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 1972.9 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 4582 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 113.3 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 13958 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
