Thin & Crispy Onion Rings

 Saved from FaceBook...really great!  These Thin and Crispy Onion Rings are perfect for burgers, as a side dish or eat them for a snack! You might want to double the recipe though - they're addicting! You have to wonder how something so simple can be so darn good?!

Actually, these reminded me of the Onion Loaf we used to get at Tony Roma's

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Oil, for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place onion rings in a container. Pour buttermilk over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit for at least an hour.

2. In a separate shallow dish (such as a pie plate), combine the flour with salt and pepper.

3. In a deep skillet or fryer, heat oil to 375°F.

4. Working in batches, take some of the onions from the buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour and immediately place the onions in hot oil. Carefully mix the onions in the oil with a metal slotted spoon (to break them up) and allow to cook until golden brown. Remove onions from oil with a metal slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining onion slices.

tony roma's onion loaf....love these

Onion Ring Loaf (Ala Tony Roma's)

4 white onions, (4 to 6) 1 cup Milk 3 Eggs, beaten Salt 2 cups Pancake mix, about Oil Parsley 1 Slice onions crosswise and separate into rings. Combine milk, eggs and salt to taste in mixing bowl. Soak onion rings in mixture 30 minutes. Place pancake mix in shallow bowl. Heat oil for frying in skillet to 375 degrees. Remove onion rings from milk mixture, dip in pancake mix and place in hot oil. Fry rings until golden brown. 2 Drain fried onion rings on paper towels. Pack fried onion rings solidly, but loosely, without pressing, into 8x4-inch loaf pan Bake at 400 degrees 10 to 15 minutes. Turn onto serving plate. Garnish with parsley. Servings: 4