Double dredge is the secret to these delectably crunchy, smoky rings.
Ingredients:
- 1 large or 2 small white onions, sliced approx. 1/2 in thick, rings separated
- 2 c. buttermilk*
- 1 c. all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. The Real Homestyle rub
- 2 c. panko bread crumbs
- 2 tsp. The Real Texas Style rub
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Preheat approx. 1/4 inch depth oil in a high-sided skillet over medium heat.
- In a medium bowl, soak untreated rings in buttermilk for at least 10 minutes. Remove from bowl; add egg to buttermilk and beat until combined. Set aside.
- Mix flour and Homestyle in a shallow dish for dredging.
- Mix panko and Texas Style in a second shallow dish for dredging.
- Working in batches, dunk rings into buttermilk/egg mixture, then coat in seasoned flour. Back into the buttermilk, then back to the flour. Once more in the buttermilk and then coat thoroughly with bread crumbs.
- Drop rings into hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove using tongs or a spider strainer and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rings.
- Serve immediately with ranch, fry sauce or bbq aioli.
*Tip: If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can fake it by combining 1 cup milk with 1 Tbsp. white vinegar and allowing to sit 10 minutes before using
