Onion Rings Recipe
These crispy homemade onion rings are the perfect appetizer or side dish. The sweet onions are coated in a light and airy batter, then fried to a golden perfection. Serve them with a tangy dipping sauce for the ultimate snack experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Onion Rings:
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or yellow), sliced into ½-inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cold club soda or cold beer (for lighter batter)
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Optional Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup mayo
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Dash paprika & cayenne
Instructions
- Prep the Onions – Peel and slice onions into rings. Place them in ice water for 10 minutes and pat dry.
- Make the Batter – Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Add egg and club soda/beer. Whisk until smooth.
- Bread the Rings – Dip rings in batter, coat in panko, and let rest on a wire rack.
- Fry – Fry rings in batches until golden brown. Drain and season with salt.
Notes
- You can double-coat the rings for an extra crunchy texture.
- Adjust the seasonings in the batter to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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