Description
Learn how to make delicious crispy onion rings at home with this easy recipe. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these onion rings are perfect as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Onion Rings:
- 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices and separated into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cold sparkling water (or club soda)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and paprika.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk sparkling water and egg, then add to the dry ingredients to form a light batter.
- Coat the Onion Rings: Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with panko.
- Fry the Onion Rings: Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Fry onion rings in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the fried onion rings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot with ketchup, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, season panko with garlic powder, cayenne, or Parmesan cheese.
- Keep cooked onion rings warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the rest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
