Fried Onion

Prepared Food AddinsOnionAlliumAromaticAllergen: WheatAllergen: GlutenSweet-savoryToastyCaramelizedOnionySaltyCrisp

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 560
Protein (g): 6
Fat (g): 40
Carbs (g): 45
Fiber (g): 4
Sodium (mg): 450

Values vary by brand and coating; numbers reflect typical french-fried onion toppings.

Storage

Room temp: up to 180 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Fried onion is thinly sliced or chopped onion that is flour-dusted and deep-fried until golden and crisp. It tastes sweet-savory with a toasty aroma and shatters with a crunchy bite; cooks use it to top casseroles, finish biryani, and add texture to burgers, salads, and soups; it is sold in shelf-stable tubs or bags.

French-fried styles gained popularity in early 20th-century American cooking, while crisp onion garnishes (birista) are long-standing in South and Southeast Asian cuisines. Commercial versions slice onions, fry them in vegetable oil, season, then cool and package for long shelf life.