Slice onion very thin. Place in a dish and cover with buttermilk. Gently stir to separate the onion slices into individual rings. Let sit for one hour.

Combine dry ingredients and set aside.

While the prepared onions rest, heat oil to 375°F. Use of deep-fryer is recommended, but you can use a large saucepan.

Carefully place coated onions into hot oil. Do not over-crowd! You may have to fry in 2 or 3 batches. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes--keep an eye on them!--and remove as soon as golden brown. Place on a paper towel lined dish to drain.

Adds a great crunch to a hot sandwich, or munch them by themselves! These extra-crispy treats are an ingredient on my "Saucy Cherry Pig In A Poke" sandwich

If you like the crispy onion strings, give my Onion Pups a try. My granddaughter (who claims to hate onions) wants to snack on Onion Pups every night. A family favorite snack!