Description
Crispy golden onion rings showcase culinary magic from scratch, delivering irresistible texture and flavor. Homemade comfort perfected with simple ingredients, you’ll savor each delightful bite of this classic crowd-pleasing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 3 large onions
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
Seasonings and Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 5 cups oil for frying
Instructions
- Carefully slice onions into uniform rings, gently separating each layer to ensure even coating and optimal texture.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, creating a seasoned flour mixture with balanced aromatic spices for enhanced flavor profile.
- Thoroughly coat each onion ring with the seasoned flour blend, ensuring complete and even coverage for optimal crispiness.
- Whisk egg and milk into the flour mixture, creating a smooth, clingy batter that will help breadcrumbs adhere perfectly.
- Prepare Panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish, ready for the final crispy exterior coating.
- Submerge flour-dusted rings into the liquid batter, allowing excess to drip off on a wire rack for a light, even layer.
- Carefully lower battered rings into Panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a complete and crisp external coating.
- Heat oil to optimal frying temperature, maintaining a consistent heat that allows for golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Fry rings in small batches, turning once to achieve an evenly golden, crunchy exterior without overcrowding the pan.
- Transfer finished rings to a wire rack, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining their crisp texture.
- Sprinkle with additional salt if desired, serving immediately while hot and at peak crunchiness.
Notes
- Chilling the onions in ice water before coating helps reduce tears and makes separating rings easier.
- Select sweet onions like Vidalia for a milder, more delicate flavor that complements the crispy exterior.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 365°F to ensure even browning and prevent soggy, greasy rings.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with rice flour or almond flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg