Description
These Tennessee onion rings are elevated with a vibrant pomegranate molasses glaze, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. A unique Middle Eastern-inspired twist on a classic snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet onions (500g / 1 lb), sliced into 1cm (½-inch) rings
- 250ml (1 cup) buttermilk
- 150g (1 ¼ cup) all-purpose flour
- 50g (â…“ cup) fine cornmeal
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (5g) garlic powder
- 1 tsp (5g) onion powder
- 0.5 tsp (2.5g) cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 400ml (1 â…” cup) vegetable oil
- 60ml (¼ cup) pomegranate molasses
- 30ml (2 tbsp) honey
- 1 tsp (5ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (9g) toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp (6g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Onions: Slice onions, soak in ice water (5 min), drain & dry thoroughly.
- Make Coating: Whisk flour, cornmeal, spices in a dish.
- Coat Rings: Dip in buttermilk, then press into flour mixture.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil to 180°C (350°F).
- Fry Rings: Fry in batches (2-3 min) until golden & crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Make Glaze: Simmer pomegranate molasses, honey, mustard (2-3 min).
- Assemble: Drizzle glaze, sprinkle sesame seeds & parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, ensure onions are thoroughly dried before coating and use a wire rack after frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American (Southern)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg