Texas Tumbleweeds

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Texas Tumbleweeds, a crispy, golden snack that’s bursting with bold flavors! Perfectly thin sweet onion rings are transformed into irresistible bites of crunchy perfection with a seasoned flour and cornstarch coating infused with cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. These mouthwatering snacks are expertly fried to achieve a light, airy texture, making them perfect for game days, parties, or anytime you’re craving a savory treat. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce, like creamy ranch or smoky chipotle mayo, for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that will vanish in seconds. With easy preparation and a quick frying time, Texas Tumbleweeds will become your go-to recipe for crispy onion ring bliss! Keywords: crispy onion rings, Texas Tumbleweeds recipe, homemade fried snack, seasoned coating, party appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet onion
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 cups vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the sweet onions into very thin rings, about 1/8-inch thick. Separate the rings and set them aside in a large bowl.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and kosher salt.

Step 3

In another small bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together until fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer and heat to 350°F (175°C) over medium heat.

Step 5

Dip a handful of onion rings into the buttermilk-egg mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Step 6

Remove the onion rings from the buttermilk mixture and transfer to the flour mixture. Toss to fully coat the rings in the dry mixture, shaking off any excess.

Step 7

Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried onion rings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Continue the process with the remaining onion rings, ensuring the oil temperature returns to 350°F between batches.

Step 10

Serve the Texas Tumbleweeds warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch or chipotle mayo.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2124.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8538.2

Total Fat 861.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 128.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 541.6g
Cholesterol 418.8mg	0%
Sodium 1076.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 242.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 60.1g
Protein 46.7g	0%

Vitamin D 222.9IU	0%
Calcium 517.7mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1577.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 87.0%

Protein: 2.1%

Carbs: 10.9%