{"id":19014,"date":"2015-09-03T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-03T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=19014"},"modified":"2023-08-29T17:42:06","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T03:42:06","slug":"review-funyuns-steakhouse-onion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2015\/09\/03\/review-funyuns-steakhouse-onion\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Funyuns Steakhouse Onion"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Funyuns<\/a><\/p>\n

Of all the snacks in the crunchy family and salty genus, Funyuns remain one of the more overlooked specimens. Like the wild Australian Dingo, it defies simple classification. Are Funyuns onion rings? Nope. Are they fun? Not really. What exactly do they taste like? Um…you get the point.<\/p>\n

Still, like the untamed dog-wolf hybrid that only lives in the Australian dessert, the corn-based, popped onion ring-shaped \u201cthings\u201d have their place. Granted, this place is usually confined to the tops of guilty-pleasure snack lists and last second checkout line additions, but there\u2019s nothing wrong with that. <\/p>\n

In fact, I\u2019d go so far to say that Funyuns are easily one of the most underrated snacks on the market. That\u2019s why I had to get my hands on one of the few flavor variations we\u2019ve ever seen from Funyuns — the new Steakhouse Onion Flavored Rings.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re expecting a trip to the Australian Outback<\/strikethrough> Outback Steakhouse in the strip mall down the street, you may be disappointed. Consuming a Bloomin\u2019 Onion appetizer (preferably on your own) is an experience unto itself, and I would never deny a skilled botanist the chance to cultivate what is essentially a 2000 calorie deep fried allium in the shape of a sagebrush. <\/p>\n

\"Funyuns<\/a><\/p>\n

Still, the Funyuns Steakhouse Onion Rings capture that zesty flavor and crisped texture which makes \u201conion-flavored\u201d a flavor, while providing just enough savory and salty corn aftertaste to remind you that you\u2019re not actually eating a raw onion, which would probably be pretty disgusting.<\/p>\n

The thing is, they\u2019re not terribly different from the standard Funyuns, a fact which could either be good or bad depending on your stance on Funyuns. The additional flavor\u2014in reality just a bit of tomato-y sweetness, black pepper, and garlic seasoning\u2014is moderate, but doesn\u2019t win the battle for the aftertaste, which remains distinctively like the classic Funyun. <\/p>\n

\"Funyuns<\/a><\/p>\n

Similarly, the there\u2019s no texture variation from your good \u2018ol Funyuns. For me that\u2019s a big deal. I love the aerated fried crispness of Funyuns, which in a lot of ways remind me of Asian shrimp chips, but I can see how the lack of a really substantial crunch can be problematic. Likewise, the salty corn and onion powder aftertaste which characterizes regular Funyuns still wins the flavor fight, so unless you\u2019re already well indoctrinated into team zesty onion ring snack, it\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll be swayed over by the additional seasoning. <\/p>\n

Funyuns Steakhouse Onions rings have all the great characteristics that have helped to make Funyuns such a niche (some might say cultish) snack, with just enough zest and seasoning to kind of sort of taste like Outback Steakhouse\u2019s iconic appetizer. They won\u2019t leave you saying \u201cg\u2019day,\u201d and aren\u2019t going to win over any new converts from the chip world, but they make a great addition for those of us looking for a new take on a guilty pleasure snack.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 1 ounce \u2013 140 calories, 50 calories from fat, 6 grams of fat, 1.0 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 270 milligrams of sodium, 19 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 1 gram of sugar, and 2 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Funyuns Steakhouse Onion Flavored Rings
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $3.28
\nSize:<\/b> 6 oz. bag
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Walmart
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Classic Funyuns texture and fried crunch. Zesty seasoning is a bit sweet, a bit salty, and very garlicky and peppery. Aftertaste combines the best of the shrimp chip world with the best of the corn nuts world. The wild Dingo of the chip aisle.
\nCons:<\/b> Not an acceptable substitute for an iconic Outback Steakhouse appetizer. Seasoning adds only moderate flavor value. Strong corn aftertaste may be distracting for some. The inconsistent spelling and phonetic usage of \u201conion\u201d compared to \u201cFunyun.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Of all the snacks in the crunchy family and salty genus, Funyuns remain one of the more overlooked specimens. Like the wild Australian Dingo, it defies simple classification. Are Funyuns onion rings? Nope. Are they fun? Not really. What exactly do they taste like? Um…you get the point. 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