Breaded Onion Rings

Ingredients

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• large yellow onions
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• paprika
• baking powder
• buttermilk
• large egg
• Panko bread crumbs
• vegetable oil or peanut oil

Instructions

1. Pour the vegetable into a large pot and heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 365 degrees f.6 cups vegetable oil
2. While the oil is heating whisk together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder.5 ounces all-purpose flour,1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon baking powder
3. Dip the onion rings into the flour mixture and shake off the excess flour.2 large yellow onions
4. Place the coated onions on a baking sheet, and set aside the remaining flour mixture.
5. In a measuring cup whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined. Add the buttermilk mixture to the reserved flour and whisk until blended.1 cup buttermilk,1 large egg
6. Add the panko breadcrumbs to another shallow dish.2 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs
7. Dip the onion rings into the batter and then shake off the excess batter. Then dip in the panko. Shake off the excess breading.
8. Place them in the preheated oil and deep fry them until golden brown. Flip them halfway through frying.
9. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet.
10. Repeat the process until all the onion rings are cooked. It's best to work in batches of no more than 10.
11. Serve warm with ketchup or fry sauce.

Equipment

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Here is what you will need to make this easy recipe:

• Large pot
• Liquid Measuring Cup
• Bowls
• Paper towels
• Baking Sheet

Tips for Crispy Onion Rings

Here are some tips for making the very best breaded onion rings that are super crispy:

• Start by soaking the onion slices in cold water. For the delicious onion flavor to come through, chill the slices in cold water for at least 10 minutes.  After that, be sure to completely dry them off before beginning to batter them.
• Use cold batter. For crispy onion rings, be sure that your batter is cold. You can even pop it in the refrigerator while you slice the onions.
• Check the oil temperature. Use a thermometer to check the temperature. The ideal temp for frying onion rings is 365°F. Take care not to overcrowd the pan as that will result in the oil temperature dropping and soggy onion rings.
• Drain them well. The more oil that can drip off, the better. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place a wire rack set on top.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions home cooks often have about making onion rings at home.

Instructions for Baking Onion Rings

You can bake the rings as well for a healthier alternative.

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or use non-stick cooking spray.
3. Follow the steps for the batter and breadcrumb coating.
4. Arrange the onion rings on the tray and lightly spray them with the cooking spray (this will help them to crisp).
5. Bake the onion rings for around 10 minutes. Flip them over and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve immediately.