Crunchy Onion: the tasty recipe for garnishing burgers, sushi and hot dogs

Crunchy onions are a quick and tasty snack or appetizer. It is perfect to serve as garnish for burgers, hot dogs, sushi plates, poke bowls and salads. They are so incredibly delicious that you could choose to serve them on their own at an aperitivo or a buffet, paired with some mayonnaise or other dips.

You’ll only need 5 minutes to create this mouthwatering snack: wash and dice an onion, fry in oil and there you have it! You can use it to garnish your dishes or to add that crunchiness to some creamy dishes, like a soup or a risotto.

Tip

We have used white or yellow onions, but if you prefer a stronger taste you can use red onions.

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How to make Crunchy Onion

Step 1

Step 1

Cut the onions in half, then slice thinly.

Cut the onions in half, then slice thinly.

Step 2

Step 2

Soak the onions in water to wash thoroughly.

Soak the onions in water to wash thoroughly.

Step 3

Step 3

Let dry on a kitchen towel.

Let dry on a kitchen towel.

Step 4

Step 4

In the meantime, heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Check the temperature with a thermometer: it should reach 175°C / 350°F. If you do not have a kitchen thermometer you can also immerse a wooden toothpick in the oil: if bubbles appear on it, the oil will be ready. Fry the onions until golden brown, stirring every now and again to provide crunchiness.

In the meantime, heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Check the temperature with a thermometer: it should reach 175°C / 350°F. If you do not have a kitchen thermometer you can also immerse a wooden toothpick in the oil: if bubbles appear on it, the oil will be ready. Fry the onions until golden brown, stirring every now and again to provide crunchiness.

Step 5

Step 5

Drain the onions and let cool on kitchen paper, to remove the excess oil. Do not cover with kitchen paper, to preserve the crunchiness. You can add some coarse salt if you like.

Drain the onions and let cool on kitchen paper, to remove the excess oil. Do not cover with kitchen paper, to preserve the crunchiness. You can add some coarse salt if you like.

Step 6

Step 6

Serve and enjoy!

Serve and enjoy!