Onion Strings

This has become a favorite side when we have hamburgers. They are sooo good piled on the burger, if they last long enough. I can't keep my girls out of them.
1 whole Large Onion
2 cups Buttermilk
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon (scant) Salt
¼ teaspoons (to 1/2 Teaspoon) Cayenne Pepper
1 quart Canola Oil
Black Pepper To Taste

1. Slice onion very thin. Place in a baking dish and cover with buttermilk and soak for at least an hour. Combine dry ingredients and set aside.

2. Grab a handful of onions (I use my tongs), throw into the flour mixture, tap to shake off excess.

3.Put into hot oil (375 degrees). Fry for a few minutes and remove as soon as golden brown. Repeat until onions are gone.

4. EAT! YUM!