Easy to make and full of flavor. These have stood the test of time and are certainly the best Crispy Honey Mustard Onion Strings.
I usually avoid writing recipes that are called “the best.” The reason for it is very simple. In 2 years from now, I might create a better version and I’ll have to write, “Forget what I said two years ago. I thought this was the best…now I realize how wrong I was and now this is truly the best recipe for x.” That would make me lose credibility. If something could be better, how can I say this is the ultimate best?
Here is the exception. I’m still calling these “the best.” I wrote this specific recipe years ago, and first published it in the magazine. And, after all these years, I never felt the need to make it better or change it. (And, yes, for all those inquiring minds, there are plenty of recipes that we tweak, update, and perfect as the years go on. Tastebuds and ingredient availability are constantly changing.)
These strings are the lazy way of making onion rings. There’s no need to dip and coat each onion layer.
Once I have the fryer out on Chanukah these are a quick addition to upgrade your meal. Full of flavor, these quick strings are addictive!
Cut onion in half, then into thin strips.
Combine honey, mustard, and vinegar and make sure to spread the onion pieces apart as you add them to the mixture.
Toss well with the onions (if the onion is very large and the mixture isn’t coating it well, add more of each ingredient). Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes (don’t skip this step!)
Combine flour, salt, and chili powder.
Add to marinaded onion strings…
and toss very well.
Heat oil in a small saucepan or deep fryer.
When oil is hot, deep fry onion strings in batches until golden
Stir occasionally so they don’t stick together.
Once golden, remove and drain on paper towels.
These onion rings are great over a steak (like you enjoy in steakhouses), burgers, grilled chicken or on their own side dish as-is with some mayo, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, or whatever you like to use as a dip for your French fries.
Honey Mustard Crispy Onions Strings
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- ¾ cup flour
- 1½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Cut onion in half, then into thin strips. Spread pieces apart.
- In a medium bowl, mix honey, mustard, and vinegar. Toss well with onions (if onion is very large and the mixture isn’t coating it well, add more of each ingredient). Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes (don’t skip this step!)
- Combine flour, salt, and chili powder. Add to marinaded onion strings and toss very well.
- Heat oil in a small saucepan or deep fryer. When oil is hot, deep fry onion strings in batches until golden, stirring occasionally so they don’t stick together.
- Remove from fryer and drain on paper towels. Enjoy them on their own with a dip or serve over or alongside your main dish.
I bought the granpappy since its so highly recommended here. One question, it says you can’t cover it with the lid when hot so what do you do about the spritzing? When I put in my stuff it started sizzling and shpritzed all over the kitchen…
you can get a splatter guard which looks kind of like a tennis racket with a fine mesh, that you put over the pot to prevent splattering
I would try that! Would you have a link?
Like this.
Thanks. Ordered 🙂
The flour just became sticky when I tried tossing it and did not become like a crust even though i followed exact instructions?
Try adding another tablespoon of flour. Could be your measurements were slightly off.
These were delicious and a great topping for our stuffed heros! Thank you!