French Fried Onions are easy to make and much healthier at home!
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Growing up my mom made a vegetable casserole every Christmas that had French fried onions on top. I swear that’s how she got me to like broccoli! It’s deliciously creamy but best of all? French Fried Onions on top. They are crunchy, salty, little bits of goodness that adds so much to a casserole dish.
Reasons to Make your own French Fried Onions
- They taste way better, with less ingredients. If you are on a journey like me to make more food with less preservatives, this is one way you can easily do that.
- Less preservatives, better for you! No one needs the long list of preservatives in their food if you are making them and using them. It’s healthier for your family.
- Everyone will be impressed. Simply taking the time to make something from scratch always leaves an impression. Friends and family will know you care when you go the extra mile.
Other ways to live with less preservatives…
Making things from scratch is a great way to eat with less preservatives! I started with condiments, Mayonnaise being the first one I tried. Here is a list of other condiments to try:
French Fried Onions
Equipment
- 1 Mandolin
Ingredients
- 2 Large Onions
- 3 Cups Milk
- 2 Cups Flour
- 3 Tbsp Creole Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ Tsp Sea Salt
- 4 Cups Avocado Oil Or any cooking oil you prefer
Instructions
- Start by using your mandolin to slice your onions on the thinness setting.
- Soak onions in milk for 15 minutes.
- Mix flour, creole seasoning, garlic powder and salt together.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to 375℉.
- In batches take the onions out of the milk and toss in the flour.
- Test oil to make sure it's hot enough.
- Fry the onions in batches. This takes about 2 minutes for each batch. Using tongs stir if needed.
