Description
Crispy golden fried onion rings deliver a classic American snack with irresistible crunch and flavor. Perfectly seasoned batter and expert frying technique guarantee a crowd-pleasing appetizer you cannot resist devouring in one delightful sitting.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
Batter Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Peel and slice onions into uniform, circular rings, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Create a seasoned flour mixture by combining dry ingredients, which will help adhere coating to onion rings.
- Prepare a wet batter by whisking egg and milk until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Set up a breading station with three separate bowls: seasoned flour, egg mixture, and crispy bread crumbs.
- Carefully dredge each onion ring first in flour, shaking off excess, then fully immerse in egg mixture, and finally coat thoroughly with bread crumbs, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F, maintaining consistent temperature for optimal crispiness.
- Gently lower breaded onion rings into hot oil, frying 2-3 rings simultaneously to prevent overcrowding and maintain oil temperature.
- Fry rings for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until they achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior with a light, crunchy texture.
- Remove rings using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp, accompanied by preferred dipping sauces like tangy ketchup or creamy mayonnaise.
Notes
- Slice onions uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- Soak onion rings in cold water before breading to reduce strong onion flavor and help batter stick better.
- Use cold ingredients like chilled milk and egg for crispier, lighter batter that creates extra crunch.
- Maintain oil temperature around 375°F for perfect golden-brown rings without greasy texture.
- Add smoked paprika or garlic powder to bread crumbs for extra flavor complexity.
- Replace wheat flour with cornstarch or rice flour and use gluten-free bread crumbs.
- Spray breaded rings with cooking spray and bake at 425°F for healthier version.
- Let excess oil drain completely on paper towels to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg