Brown-Butter–Fried Onion Rings

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

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. 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. 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