# Crunchy Fried Onions

This recipe explains how to make crunchy fried onions using a microwave.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 17 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 red onions
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 pinch salt

## Instructions

1. Peel and cut three red onions into four pieces each.
2. Use the slicing disc attachment of a food processor to thinly slice the onions.
3. Place the sliced onions on a kitchen towel to dry the excess moisture.
4. Place the onions in a glass bowl and add two cups of vegetable oil.
5. Microwave the bowl for 15 minutes.
6. After 15 minutes, remove the bowl and stir. Return it to the microwave for one minute.
7. Repeat the previous step until the onions reach desired golden brown color.
8. Pour the mixture in a colander to drain the excess oil.
9. Spread the fried onions on a baking tray lined with paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
10. Once the onions are cool, sprinkle with salt.
11. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

## Equipment

- knife
- food processor
- kitchen towel
- glass bowl
- microwave
- colander
- baking tray
- paper towel
- fork

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch1xRDfrMye/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/20bea02f-b0c2-43d6-b354-d6190dccac11
- Extracted: 2025-04-13

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