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Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger with Onion Straws

Copycat Red Robin Whiskey River BBQ Burger with Onion Straws

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About
• 1 cup very thinly sliced sweet onion (8 oz.) • 1.5 cups buttermilk • 5 cups Vegetable oil, for frying • 0.75 cup flour • 1 teaspoon salt, divided • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 0.25 teaspoon paprika • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika • 0.25 teaspoon celery salt • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder • 1.5 pounds ground chuck or 80% lean ground beef • 1 tablespoon canola oil • 0.25 cup bottled whiskey-flavored barbecue sauce, plus more for serving • 4 slices Cheddar cheese • 4 sesame seed hamburger buns • 0.5 cup mayonnaise • 8 thin tomato slices • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce

Recipe

  1. 1
    Combine onions and buttermilk in a bowl and soak at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. 2
    Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches into a deep, heavy-bottomed skillet or pot or a deep-fat fryer; heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3
    Meanwhile whisk together flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika in a large bowl for the breading. Remove onions from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Toss onions in the breading until well coated.
  4. 4
    Set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Working in 3 batches, fry onions, turning occasionally to break up any clumps, until crisp and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to drain. Repeat with remaining onions.
  5. 5
    For rub, stir together 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, celery salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Shape beef into 4 patties, about 4 inches in diameter. Brush patties with oil; sprinkle both sides with rub.
  6. 6
    Preheat grill to medium-high and lightly oil grate. Grill patties, uncovered, about 5 minutes or until slightly charred.
  7. 7
    Flip patties; brush barbecue sauce evenly over patties. Continue cooking about 3 minutes more or until charred and a thermometer inserted into centers registers 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Top patties with cheese; grill, covered, until cheese is melted, about 1 minute more. Grill buns, cut sides down, uncovered, until toasted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  8. 8
    Spread buns with mayonnaise and additional barbecue sauce. Fill buns with patties, onion straws, tomato, and lettuce. Serve immediately.