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**Tennessee Onions: A Crispy, Sweet Southern Delight**
Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor, these deep-fried onion rings are a true crowd-pleaser. They’re easy to make, and the best part? They’re incredibly versatile—enjoy them as a stand-alone snack or pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for a complete experience.
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Tennessee Onions are essentially **Southern-style fried onions** with a unique twist. They are thinly sliced onions that are coated in a flavorful batter and then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Unlike your typical onion rings, the batter is often seasoned with a touch of sweetness and spice, making them extra special and distinct.
In some variations of Tennessee Onions, a light dusting of sugar and a blend of spices, like paprika or cayenne, adds complexity to the flavor, balancing the sweetness of the onions with just the right amount of heat. This creates a mouthwatering contrast that keeps you coming back for more.
### 🍽 Ingredients
– 2 large yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced into rings
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon paprika
– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of heat)
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk if preferred)
– Vegetable oil for frying (canola or peanut oil works best)