$30 Superbowl Party Onion Straws

Oregano & Garlic spiced Onion Straws

Onion Straws are not really screaming Cuban or tropical, I just had not made any in a while and I figured this would be the perfect time. You may have most of the items needed in your pantry and fridge (cooking oil, flour, milk and eggs). I am using large Vidalia onions, they produce a sweeter onion ring. When preparing these use one hand to dip in the milk wash and the other to dip onions in the flour. This will prevent your hand from being covered in gunk at the end of the process(neat freak alert). The thinner you slice your onions the quicker they will cook. Has anyone tried using those onion goggles when chopping onions, now and then I will find an onion that has me crying more than I did when Sharptooth was eating the cute little baby dinosaurs in The Land Before Time. Perhaps that was sharing too much. There are a few tips you need to follow when frying. 1 make sure your oil is hot enough you can test it by holding a piece of bread(with tongs) down in the oil. If little bubbles form around it and brown the edges, it’s ready. 2 Make sure you do not put too much in at one time; this will cause your oil’s temperature to drop. 3 wait about 30 seconds between frying batches of onion, this will allow your oil to come back to it’s ideal temperature. I had to buy some peanut oil to fry these so my total came to $8.56 yours may be less if you have the pantry items already. One large onion makes about 3 servings

 Onion Straws

4 large sweet onions (Maui, Vidalia, Yellow)
1 large egg
1 cup milk
½ cup water
2 ½ cups flour
Salt to taste
Pinch black pepper
Oil for frying (I typically use peanut or canola)
Garlic salt
Dried Oregano



Preheat heat large pot filled with cooking oil
Peel onions and cut into thin rings or slices.
Mix together egg, milk and water. Put onions in the bowl, turn onions to ensure each piece is coated with the milk mixture.
In a large bowl combine flour salt and pepper. Grab a large handful of onions out of the milk wash, shaking off the excess liquid. Place the onions in the bowl with the flour and toss until they are all coated with flour. Use your tongs to remove them from the flour and place in the hot oil.
Fry onions in small batches for about 3 minutes or until they are a light golden brown color. Drain on paper towels and lightly sprinkle them with garlic salt and dried oregano.

Notes / Tips: These onions are great for just about any event. For an Italian starter sprinkle them with grated Parmesan cheese and dried basil. They are also fantastic on top of meatloaf or Bbq sandwiches. Making Green bean Casserole? Top it with a few of these to make it your signature dish. How did yours turn out?