Microwave Fried Onions
December 2, 2024
Want some delicious fried onions for a salad topping or casserole, but think frying onions is super messy and inconvenient? Well, think again! This is your lucky day, because here you’ll learn how to fry onions on the microwave.
Equipment
- microwave safe bowl
- mandolin slicer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion (~130 g)
- ¼ cup avocado oil *see note for other oils you can use
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the onion into ¼" thick slices, being careful to slice as evenly as possible. If you have a mandolin slicer, this is a great time to use it.1 medium onion
- Separate the layers of onions from each other and place them into a microwave safe bowl. Be sure the onions don't fill the bowl more than halfway.
- Pour the oil over the onions. Toss the onions in the oil to coat evenly.¼ cup avocado oil
- Microwave on high power for between 5 - 10 minutes. Stop every minute or so to stir the onions so they cook evenly. You will want to stop and stir more frequently (like after every 45 seconds) once you see some color on the onions.After a few minutes you will notice the onions cooking down and becoming first a light yellow, then a golden yellow, and then eventually a golden brown color. Stop cooking when they've reached the golden brown stage.
- Remove the onions from the bowl and lay in a single layer on a paper towel lined plate or tray. Sprinkle with salt while they're still warm.kosher salt
- Enjoy these crispy microwave fried onions on top of your favorite casserole, in a salad, on a burger, etc.
Notes
*Note: You can also use canola or peanut oil. Pretty much any type of oil with a high smoke point and neutral flavor works.