Description
Golden, crispy, and full of flavor, these homemade onion rings are a game-day favorite or the perfect sidekick to your favorite burger. Coated in a seasoned batter and crunchy breadcrumb shell, they’re fried until perfectly golden and served hot with your favorite dip.
Ingredients
2 large sweet onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 cup milk + 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice)
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
Oil for frying (canola, vegetable, or peanut)
Instructions
1. Peel onions and slice into 1/2-inch thick rings. Separate and discard tiny inner rings.
2. Soak onion rings in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to soften and help the batter adhere.
3. Set up 3 bowls: one with flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder; the second with beaten egg and a splash of buttermilk; and the third with panko breadcrumbs.
4. Coat each ring: flour mixture -> egg wash -> breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, repeat egg and breadcrumb step.
5. Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
6. Fry onion rings in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding.
7. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Soaking onions in buttermilk enhances flavor and helps batter stick better.
Double dipping in egg and breadcrumbs creates an extra crunchy crust.
Maintain oil at 350°F for even frying and minimal oil absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-6 onion rings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: homemade onion rings, crispy, snack, deep fried