Description
Crispy Homemade Onion Rings are a delicious side dish featuring tender onion slices coated in a seasoned batter and perfectly fried to golden perfection. They offer a crunchy exterior and juicy onion interior, making them a perfect snack or accompaniment to burgers and sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs or panko
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Onion Rings: Separate the onion slices into individual rings to ensure even coating and frying.
- Make Flour Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create a seasoned dry mixture.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat the egg with the milk until combined, providing the adhesive for the coating.
- Prepare Breadcrumbs: Place the breadcrumbs or panko in a third bowl, ready for final coating to add crunch.
- Coat Onion Rings: Dip each ring first into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure they stick well.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F, the ideal temperature for frying to achieve crispiness without greasiness.
- Fry Onion Rings: Fry the coated onion rings in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy, avoiding overcrowding to maintain oil temperature.
- Drain Excess Oil: Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried onion rings to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Serve immediately with ketchup, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce for best flavor and crunch.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the onion rings by repeating the egg and breadcrumb step.
- Sweet onions work particularly well for a milder, sweeter flavor.
- Oven-baking is an alternative method: bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through for a lighter version.
