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Overhead shot of onions cut for fajita veggies
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How To Cut Onions For Fajitas (Step-by-Step)

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The easiest step by step process for perfect fajita onions
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Red Onion

Equipment

  • 1 Paring Knife
  • 1 Wooden Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. First, start by cutting the onion in half through the root to keep the onion together.
    overhead shot of half an onion on a cutting board
  2. Then, remove the dry outer layers.
    Tip! Make sure the pairing knife is sharp.
    Carefully holding the onion on one side, with fingertips down.
    Make radial cuts while slicing the onion.
    Side shot of Radial cuts how to cut onions for fajitas
  3. And you’re making the cuts at an angle, from right to left.
    Make each slice touch 1/4 of an inch thick.
    Once you’ve made all the cuts, release the ones still attached the stem by cutting them off of the stem of the onion.
    overhead shot of onions for fajitas on a cutting board

Notes

What Is A Radial Cut?

A radial cut means cutting slices from the root to the stem. And you’re making the cuts at an angle, from right to left.

Cutting onions can be a hassle, but with these top tips, you can make it much more manageable. Follow these steps for the easiest way to cut onions.

Make Sure Your Knife Is Extra Sharp

It’s easier to slice an onion with an extra sharp knife that won’t crush it and release tear-causing chemicals.

Use A Sturdy Cutting Board

A thick wooden cutting board is sturdy and makes it easier to slice the onion.

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