Tobacco Onions
Tobacco Onions are thinly sliced Spanish onions dredged in cayenne-spiked flour, then fried until shatteringly crisp and deep golden. They bring a spicy kick, salty crunch, and steakhouse vibe that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, burgers, or as a bold topper for salads and sandwiches.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tobacco Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the flour, cayenne pepper, and salt until combined; add the onion slices and toss until they are well coated.
- 3
Shake off any excess coating and, working in batches, carefully lower the onion slices into the hot oil. Fry until golden and tobacco-colored, about 3 to 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to move the onion slices to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and crisp.
- Calories 43.74 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 1.18 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 9.48 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.44 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 23.2 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.87 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 8.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 43.73 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tobacco Onions is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Salt, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 43.74 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tobacco Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cayenne Pepper, Salt, Vegetable Oil, Yellow Onion. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tobacco Onions?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 43.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tobacco Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tobacco Onions healthy?
- Tobacco Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 43.74 calories and 1.18 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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