Tobacco Onions

Ingredients

• 5 cups peanut oil (or other light oil)
• 2 lg. yellow
• sweet onions
• peeled and sliced crosswise 1/8-inch thick
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil to 350F on a food thermometer in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
2. Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and carefully toss to coat onions.
3. Remove onion slices from flour mixture, shaking to remove excess.
4. Fry a few slices at a time for approximately 10 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
5. Repeat until all onions are fried.
6. Drain on paper towel.