How to Cut an Onion
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For fajitas, onions are best done in long, thin slices. Here is how you can achieve that:
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Slice the top of the onion off.
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Slice the bottom of the onion off without slicing off the entire core.
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Slice the onion in half and peel that half. It’s easier to peel once you’ve sliced this much!
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Place the onion on a cutting board with the center cut side down and make thin (less than 1/4 inch) slices.
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Once the base becomes so small it’s difficult to cut, flip so the center cut side is down and continue slicing.
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You should have a nice pile of thin onion slices!
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