Asian•quick
Crispy Fried Onions
Quick homemade crispy fried onions recipe made with just 3 ingredients. Great for topping your favorite dishes!

- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large yellow onion
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- oil (as needed for deep-frying)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the onions thinly and evenly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- 2
Toss with cornstarch in a bowl until the onions are lightly coated.
- 3
Shake off excess cornstarch using a fine mesh strainer or colander.
- 4
Fry in batches in hot oil over medium heat until golden.
- 5
Drain on paper towels and let cool completely to crisp up fully.