Description
These Mighty and Crispy Fried Onion Rings are golden, crunchy, and bursting with flavor. Made with a seasoned flour mixture, dipped in buttermilk and egg, then coated in panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness. Perfect as a snack or side dish, they fry up beautifully to achieve a satisfying crunch and tender onion center.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions
- 2 large onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
Batter and Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the onions: Slice the onions into 1/4-inch thick rings, carefully separating them into individual rings and set aside for breading.
- Mix dry batter ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk together until evenly blended.
- Prepare wet batter: In a separate bowl, whisk the beaten egg together with the buttermilk (or regular milk) until smooth.
- Prepare coating mixture: In another bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and the remaining 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour. This will be used for dredging the onion rings to create a crispy outer layer.
- Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C) to ensure the perfect frying temperature for crispy onion rings.
- Bread the onion rings: Dip each onion ring first into the seasoned flour mixture to coat evenly, then into the wet egg and buttermilk mixture, and finally into the panko breadcrumb and flour mixture. Press lightly to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
- Fry the onion rings: Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil in batches, frying them for 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the fried onion rings with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Serve: Serve the onion rings immediately while hot and crispy with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature is maintained at 350°F (175°C) for the best frying results.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy texture instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- Substitute buttermilk with regular milk plus a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar if buttermilk is unavailable.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer to prevent the temperature from dropping and soggy rings forming.
- Onion rings are best eaten fresh for maximum crunchiness.
