Crispy Fried Onions

My Crispy Fried Onions recipe delivers that perfect light and crispy restaurant-style crunch! I love them on casseroles, soups, and burgers.

Course condiment, Snack

Cuisine American, French

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 1041kcal

Wash and peel onion.
Cut onions into evenly thin slices and ensure they are almost of same thickness.
Sprinkle flour and cornstarch on the slices and toss them.
Heat oil in a deep pan till medium hot but not smoking hot (350°F).
Reduce the flame to medium. Add a few onion slices at a time and deep fry until crisp.
Transfer them to an absorbent paper. Fry all the onions in batches.
Cool them completely and store in an airtight jar.

Air Fryer Instructions: Toss the onions in a little oil and air fry at 375°F until crisp, or bake them at 400°F on a parchment-lined sheet pan, flipping once. They won’t be quite as light as deep-fried onions, but still very crunchy.
Storage Instructions: Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days at room temperature or up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Make sure they’re fully cooled before storing to prevent moisture buildup.
Freezer-Instructions: Store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months, then re-crisp them in the oven or air fryer before serving.