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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cups 237g

Recipe makes 5 cups)

Calories 282
Calories from Fat 37 (13%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 4.1g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.3g 11%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 51mg 2%
Potassium 330mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 51.8g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 9.2g 18%

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French Fried Onions

Recipe #44115 | 45 min | 15 min prep | add private note
GinnyP

By: GinnyP
Oct 25, 2002

A homemade alternative to the Durkee brand. I use these for casserole recipes when I can keep them from being eaten first.

5 -6 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Soak the onions in the milk for 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in a large skillet or deep fryer.
  3. 3
    Take a handful of onions and run them through the flour with a fork to coat.
  4. 4
    Fry in batches in the oil, stirring as needed to brown evenly.
  5. 5
    Drain on paper towels and season to taste.
  6. 6
    Store in an air-tight container.

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From: Dreamer in Ontario

On Dec 9, 2008

These are just fantastic. I didn't have any french-fried onions on hand and made these instead. I don't think I'll ever buy commercial fried onions again. They're very quick to make up. One small onion made enough for my casserole.

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  • From: MommaEllen

    On Nov 28, 2008

    Oh, the power of Zarr! These are sooo much better than store bought, not only fresher, but no added chemicals/preservatives. I put them in the deep fryer at 375 degrees for about 5 minutes, flipping them often with long handled tongs. One large onion made plenty for a green bean casserole at Thanksgiving. Thanks for another Zarr recipe that saves me money!

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  • From: princess buttercup

    On Dec 3, 2002

    I was caught making the classic green bean casserole for the holidays and didn't have the Durkees French Fried onions. I had no desire to run to the store so I tried these. They are much easier than I imagined. Cooked up a batch in just a few minutes. (and had to chase the kids out of the kitchen so I had some to cook with!) I salt and peppered the flour before cooking the onions. I will never buy them again! (just have to remember to double the batch...they are so addictive!)

    9 people found this review helpful

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  • From: sarah3481

    On Dec 7, 2006

    I am currently living in Japan. There are no French Fried Onions at the market, so I thought I would give this a try. Thanks so much for saving my holidays, they wouldn't be the same without the green bean casserole! Would suggest cooking to the point of almost burning, otherwise they can become a little soggy.

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