Description
Crispy fried onion rings deliver a golden, crunchy delight that elevates any casual meal or gathering. Perfectly seasoned batter and precise frying technique create an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
Batter and Coating:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Frying Ingredients:
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Peel onions and slice into uniform rings approximately 1/2-inch thick, separating the rings carefully to maintain their circular shape.
- Create a dredging station with three separate shallow bowls: first bowl with cornstarch, second bowl with whisked eggs and buttermilk, third bowl with seasoned flour mixture combining salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Coat each onion ring first in cornstarch, ensuring a light, even dusting that helps the batter adhere better.
- Dip the cornstarch-coated rings into the egg and buttermilk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
- Roll the rings thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage and a thick, even coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F, maintaining a consistent temperature for optimal crispiness.
- Carefully lower battered rings into hot oil in small batches, avoiding overcrowding which can reduce crispiness.
- Fry rings for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until they achieve a golden-brown color and crispy exterior.
- Remove rings using a slotted spoon, placing them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Sprinkle with additional salt if desired and serve immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Choose sweet onions like Vidalia for a milder, less sharp flavor that works perfectly in onion rings.
- Keep rings uniformly thick to ensure even cooking and consistent crispy texture throughout.
- Pat onion rings completely dry before coating to prevent soggy breading and promote better adherence of the crispy layer.
- Use a thermometer to maintain precise oil temperature, preventing greasy or undercooked rings that lack satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg