Description
These Mighty and Crispy Fried Onion Rings are perfectly crispy on the outside with a tender, flavorful onion inside. Lightly battered and fried to golden perfection, these onion rings are a must-have appetizer or side dish for any meal. With just the right amount of crunch and flavor, they’ll be the star of your next cookout or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions (yellow or white), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the onions: Slice the onions into 1/4-inch thick rings. Separate the rings and set them aside.
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg and buttermilk together until smooth.
- Coat the onion rings: Dip each onion ring first into the dry flour mixture, then into the buttermilk mixture, and back into the flour mixture, making sure each ring is well-coated.
- Coat with breadcrumbs: After dipping in the flour mixture, coat the onion rings with panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy texture.
- Fry the onion rings: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C). Fry the onion rings in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve: Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, ketchup, or spicy mayo.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the batter.
- Be sure not to overcrowd the pan while frying to ensure a crispy texture.
- If you prefer a lighter coating, you can skip the egg and use a wet batter instead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American