Applebee’s Onion Straws Recipe

Applebee’s Onion Straws are a popular appetizer featuring thinly sliced, crispy-fried onions seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices, perfect for sharing and dipping in their signature sauce.

Make our Applebee’s Onion Straws Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Onion Straws will taste just like Applebee’s.

Photo by Clotee Pridgen Allochuku

Applebee’s Onion Straws

Applebee’s Onion Straws are a beloved appetizer featuring thin, crispy-fried onion strips coated in a seasoned batter.

While the menu offerings may vary by location, you can typically find Applebee’s Onion Straws as a popular starter or side dish, served as a generous portion in a basket or on a plate, perfect for sharing with friends or family accompanied by a dipping sauce for extra flavor. Common dipping sauces include Ranch Dressing, Honey BBQ Sauce or a zesty Aioli. They can also be found adding extra flavor to several Applebee’s Burgers, including Applebee’s Cowboy Burger.

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Applebee's Onion Straws Recipe

Make our Applebee's Onion Straws Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Onion Straws will taste just like Applebee's.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Active Time15 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Applebee's

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 large Sweet Vidalia Onion
• 2 cups Buttermilk
• 2 cups All Purpose Flour
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• Freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• Canola Oil for frying

Instructions

• Peel and slice onion very thin.
• Place onion rings and pieces in a baking dish.
• Pour in buttermilk. Allow to soak for at least one hour at room temperature. If soaking for longer, place in the refrigerator.
• In a medium bowl, add flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Mix to combine. Set aside.
• Pour oil into a large pot, Dutch oven or fryer.
• Heat oil to 375°F.
• When oil is hot and shimmering, grab a handful of onions, allowing excess buttermilk to dip off, and toss into flour mixture. Turn to fully coat all pieces. Tap and shake off excess flour.
• Carefully place coated rings into hot oil. Fry for a few minutes until golden. Remove as soon as golden brown to a paper towel-covered plate to drain. Repeat until onions are gone.
• Serve immediately as hot as possible.

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