Brown-Butter–Fried Onion Rings

Name: Brown-Butter–Fried Onion Rings
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 to taste Kosher salt and pepper; 1 large red onion; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

Crispy, golden-brown onion rings fried in nutty brown butter, coated in a seasoned buttermilk and flour batter. These elevated onion rings offer a delicious twist on the classic version with the rich, toasted flavor of browned butter.

4 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 cup buttermilk
•1 cup all-purpose flour
•1 to taste Kosher salt and pepper
•1 large red onion
•8 tablespoons unsalted butter

Cooking Instructions

1.
Place buttermilk in a medium bowl. Place flour in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches, toss onion rings in flour; shake off excess. Dip in buttermilk, letting excess drip back into bowl. Return to flour and toss to coat again; shake off excess.
5 min
2.
Heat 4 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and foaming. Add half of onion and cook, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels with tongs; season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining butter and onion.
20 min