Description
This Captivating Crispy Onion Rings recipe offers perfectly golden and crunchy onion rings made with a light and airy batter. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these onion rings are an ideal snack or side dish, delivering a delightful crunch and savory flavor that pairs well with any dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 Large onions
Batter
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Milk
Cooking
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the onions: Peel the onions and slice them into thick rings about 1/2 inch thick. Carefully separate the rings and set them aside to prepare for battering.
- Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk the egg and milk until well combined, then gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the onion rings: Dip each onion ring into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off any excess batter and place the coated rings on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet to rest briefly.
- Heat the oil: In a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Ensure there is enough oil to fully submerge the onion rings for even frying.
- Fry the rings: Carefully place a few coated onion rings into the hot oil without overcrowding the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the onion rings turn golden brown and crispy. Remove the fried rings using a slotted spoon or tongs and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil. Repeat with remaining rings.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the crispy onion rings immediately while hot for the best crunch. They are perfect as a snack or side dish alongside your favorite dipping sauces.
- Dig in: Enjoy the irresistible crunch and savory flavor of these homemade crispy onion rings fresh from the fryer.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, chill the battered onion rings for 10 minutes before frying.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pot to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature for best frying results.
- Experiment with seasonings in the batter such as cayenne pepper or garlic powder for a flavor twist.
- Drain the fried onion rings thoroughly on paper towels to reduce greasiness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy peak crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6-8 onion rings)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: crispy onion rings, fried onion rings, homemade onion rings, snack recipe, side dish, crispy snack
