Description
Crispy Onion Rings are a crunchy, flavorful snack or side dish made by coating fresh onion slices in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and frying or baking until golden brown and crispy. Perfect for dipping and serving alongside burgers or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Frying Ingredients
- Oil for frying (enough to fill skillet ½ inch deep)
Onion Rings
- 2 large onions
Breading
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oil: In a medium-sized skillet, add oil to a depth of ½ inch and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice onions: Peel and slice 2 large onions into rings approximately ¼ inch thick, separating them gently.
- Prepare breading bowls: In one bowl, combine 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder. In a second bowl, whisk 3 large eggs until smooth. In a third bowl, mix 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Bread the onion rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture, coating evenly; then dip into the whisked eggs; finally, coat thoroughly with the panko mixture. Repeat this process with all onion rings.
- Fry the onion rings: Carefully add the coated onion rings to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the fried onion rings with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the crispy onion rings warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- To bake (optional): Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. After coating the onion rings as described, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping once halfway through baking for even crispiness.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip onion rings by repeating the egg and panko coating.
- If baking, spray the breaded onion rings lightly with cooking spray before baking to enhance browning.
- You can substitute parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast for a vegetarian-friendly option.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 375°F to prevent greasy onion rings.
- Choose large onions like Vidalia or sweet onions for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6 onion rings)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
