Description
Crispy Onion Rings bring classic comfort straight from your kitchen, elevating simple ingredients into a golden masterpiece. Savory, perfectly seasoned rings promise a delightful crunch you’ll crave with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- Breadcrumbs
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Liquid Ingredients:
- Ice water (water + ice)
- Some dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully slice fresh onions into uniform rings, gently separating each layer and immersing them in an ice bath to reduce pungency and maintain crisp texture for approximately 5 minutes.
- Create a robust batter by whisking together dry ingredients including flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and baking powder, then gradually incorporate water while stirring to eliminate lumps and achieve a silky, consistent mixture.
- Remove onion rings from ice water, thoroughly pat dry with paper towels to ensure optimal batter adhesion, then meticulously dunk each ring into the prepared batter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll batter-coated rings in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to create a uniform, crispy exterior that will provide maximum crunch during frying.
- Heat cooking oil to precisely 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet or fryer, carefully lowering battered rings in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain consistent temperature.
- Fry rings for 2-3 minutes, rotating occasionally, until they transform into a deep golden brown color with a satisfyingly crisp exterior.
- Transfer fried onion rings to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, preserving their remarkable crunchiness.
- Optional: Sprinkle dried parsley over hot rings for an aromatic garnish that enhances visual appeal and adds a subtle herbaceous note.
- Serve immediately alongside preferred dipping sauce, ensuring maximum enjoyment of the crisp, flavorful onion rings while they remain piping hot.
Notes
- Drain onions thoroughly after soaking to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy batter coating.
- Use cold carbonated water or beer instead of regular water for an extra light and airy batter texture that creates crunchier rings.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F to prevent greasy rings and achieve perfect golden-brown exterior.
- For gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose blend and use gluten-free breadcrumbs for crispy alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg