Best 9 Brown Butter Fried Onion Rings Recipes

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Indulge in the crispy delight of Brown Butter Fried Onion Rings, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of flavors and textures. This delectable appetizer or side dish features thinly sliced onions coated in a savory batter, then fried to golden-brown perfection. The secret lies in the brown butter, which imparts a rich, nutty flavor that elevates the dish to new heights. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, these onion rings are sure to steal the show at any gathering.

But that's not all! This versatile recipe collection offers three additional variations to cater to diverse palates:

- **Classic Fried Onion Rings**: Experience the timeless taste of classic fried onion rings, made with a simple batter and fried until crispy.

- **Beer Battered Onion Rings**: Elevate your onion rings with a light and fluffy beer batter, resulting in an airy and flavorful coating.

- **Baked Onion Rings**: For a healthier alternative, these baked onion rings offer a crispy texture without the added oil.

Whether you prefer the classic, beer-battered, or baked version, this recipe collection has something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ONION RINGS RECIPE



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These onion rings are coated in beer batter and deep fried until golden brown. Homemade onion rings are even better than what you'd get at a restaurant, and they also happen to be fun to make!

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 onions (Vidalia, Maui or yellow)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour (divided use)
1 cup beer
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
oil for frying
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Steps:

  • Peel the onions and trim off the ends. Cut the onions crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Separate the slices to create rings. Remove the smallest rings and reserve for a different use.
  • Place the buttermilk in a large bowl. Add the onions and soak for one hour.
  • Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F.
  • Place 3/4 cup of flour in a bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together one cup of flour, beer, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Remove each ring from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Coat each ring in flour, then dip the rings into the batter.
  • Fry 6-8 rings at a time until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining onion rings.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, then serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 686 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OVEN FRIED ONION RINGS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups buttermilk
4 eggs
3 cups panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large yellow sweet onions, such as Maui, sliced 1/4-to-1/2-inch thick

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place parchment paper onto 2 baking sheets and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, paprika and 2 teaspoons salt. In another bowl or shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. Add half of the flour mixture to the buttermilk and beat until smooth and thickened.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the panko, olive oil and remaining 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Lightly dredge the onion rings in the flour mixture and then drop into the buttermilk. Drain the excess batter and then dredge in the panko mixture.
  • Arrange on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. You can place smaller rings inside bigger rings if necessary, just make sure there is space between them. Then place in the oven. Cook until golden brown, 14 to 20 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, flip over each onion ring to ensure even crisping and browning.

BAKED ONION RINGS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large sweet onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning (recipe follows)
Olive oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment paper with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Stir together the buttermilk and cornstarch in a shallow bowl.
  • Stir together the flour, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese and House seasoning in a baking dish.
  • Coat the onion slices by placing each slice into the buttermilk mixture allow excess to drip before coating in the seasoned cornmeal. Then place the coated rings in a single layer on the baking sheets. Repeat until all onion rings are coated. Give the onion rings a light spray with non-stick baking spray. Bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes flipping once halfway through and serve hot.
  • Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

BROWN-BUTTER-FRIED ONION RINGS



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First dredged in buttermilk and flour, these red onion rings are fried until crisp in nutter brown butter.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Bon Appétit     Onion     Fry     Butter     Buttermilk     Side     Summer     Vegetarian     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 large red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Place buttermilk in a medium bowl. Place flour in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches, toss onion rings in flour; shake off excess. Dip in buttermilk, letting excess drip back into bowl. Return to flour and toss to coat again; shake off excess.
  • Heat 4 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and foaming. Add half of onion and cook, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels with tongs; season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining butter and onion.

CRISPY FRIED ONION RINGS



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I use this onion rings recipe as a burger topper to add an extra element to already fantastic burgers. These onion rings are also perfect for giving your salads a little crunch. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 large onion, very thinly sliced
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Separate onion slices into rings. Dip rings into batter. In a deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. In batches, fry onion rings until golden brown, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRIED ONION RINGS



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These are very delicate and the best I have had. My ex was a fanatic when it came to onion rings, and thought this recipe to be the best he ever had. Have also made other veggies in this batter. Can be refrigerated or frozen, then reheated in oven or microwave. Carbonated water can be substituted for beer in this recipe.

Provided by GOURMETFOX

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup beer
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 onions, peeled and sliced into rings

Steps:

  • In a large, deep skillet, heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, beer, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth. Dredge onion slices in the batter, until evenly coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

OLD FASHIONED ONION RINGS



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This is an actual recipe from a former employee of a popular drive-in restaurant. Crispy coated onion rings like the pro's make!

Provided by JeanieMomof3

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 18m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk, or as needed
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
seasoned salt to taste
1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated; set aside. Whisk the egg and milk into the flour mixture using a fork. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat, then place on a wire rack to drain until the batter stops dripping. The wire rack may be placed over a sheet of aluminum foil for easier clean up. Spread the bread crumbs out on a plate or shallow dish. Place rings one at a time into the crumbs, and scoop the crumbs up over the ring to coat. Give it a hard tap as you remove it from the crumbs. The coating should cling very well. Repeat with remaining rings.
  • Deep fry the rings a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with seasoning salt, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.3 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1271.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

DEEP-FRIED ONION RINGS



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Bermuda onions are covered in a buttermilk batter and deep-fried. Can be reheated in a warm oven to serve.

Provided by Elle

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large Bermuda onions, sliced into 1/3-inch rings
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups corn oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Soak onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Whisk flour, buttermilk, egg, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Dip onion rings in batter, working in batches; fry battered onion rings in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 56.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 267.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS



Beer-Battered Onion Rings image

The addition of high-quality beer and a tempura-like batter make these onion rings lighter and more flavorful than the greasy ones you might know.

Provided by Spencer Bezaire

Categories     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer or side dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large yellow onions (about 2 pounds total)
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 cups cornstarch
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
2 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 1/2 cups Anchor Steam beer
2 cups sparkling mineral water
1 large egg
4 to 6 cups vegetable oil (or more depending on vessel), for frying
Special Equipment:
deep fry/candy thermometer, 2 heat-safe cooling racks, 2 rimmed baking sheets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Set two cooling racks over two rimmed baking sheets.
  • Cut onions crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices and separate into rings. Reserve small inner rings for another use. Add 1 cup flour to a large bowl. Toss rings in flour and let sit 30 minutes.
  • When ready to fry, whisk together remaining 2 cups flour, cornstarch, garlic and onion powder, cayenne, sugar and salt in a large bowl. In another large bowl, whisk together the beer, water, and egg. Gradually whisk the dry mixture to the wet mixture.
  • Heat an inch of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it registers 350°F on a deep fry/candy thermometer. Working in batches to prevent crowding, dredge the onion rings in the batter and immediately drop into the oil. Cook onion rings, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes total. Transfer cooked rings to the cooling racks set over the baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt and keep warm in oven while frying remaining batches.

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Use yellow or white onions; they have a milder flavor than red onions.
  • Slice the onions evenly: Consistent thickness ensures even cooking.
  • Soak the onions in milk: This helps remove the sharp onion taste and makes them more tender.
  • Use a good quality butter: Butter with a high fat content (82% or higher) will brown better and give the onion rings a richer flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the onion rings in batches to prevent them from steaming instead of frying.
  • Fry the onion rings until golden brown: This ensures they are crispy and fully cooked.
  • Drain the onion rings on paper towels: This removes excess oil.
  • Season the onion rings with salt and pepper to taste.

Conclusion:

Brown Butter Fried Onion Rings are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with various main courses. They are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make; following these tips will ensure perfect onion rings every time. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, you'll love this recipe for its simplicity and delicious results. So, gather your ingredients, heat your skillet, and get ready to indulge in a crispy and flavorful treat!

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