Appetizer for 8
Cornmeal Onion Rings
Onion slices get dipped in buttermilk batter, coated with cornmeal and pecans, then fried until crisp.
Typical price
$2.79for 4 servings
$0.70 per serving$2.79 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.43Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.58 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb onions
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- oil for deep-fat frying
Steps
- Peel the onions, slice them into rings, and separate the rings.
- Whisk the eggs and buttermilk in a shallow bowl.
- Mix the flour, cornmeal, pecans, salt, and pepper in a second shallow bowl.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F.
- Dip each onion ring in the buttermilk mixture, then coat it with the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the rings in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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