Crispy, golden brown, and bursting with flavor, onion rings are a classic carnival treat that can now be easily enjoyed at home. Made with simple ingredients like onions, flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs, this delectable appetizer or side dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for making perfect onion rings, including tips for choosing the right onions, slicing them evenly, and achieving that irresistible crispy coating. Whether you prefer a traditional batter or a flavorful beer batter, this recipe has you covered. Additionally, we've included a special section dedicated to air fryer onion rings, offering a healthier alternative with the same delicious taste. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this classic dish that combines the perfect balance of crunch and flavor.
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DEEP-FRIED ONION RINGS
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
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
DEEP-FRIED ONION RINGS
What can I say but YUM! Crispy crunchy tasty onion rings. I like them as a side with steak or on their own dipped in garlic mayo!
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 35-40 rings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the peeled onions into 1/2in slices and separate into rings.
- Soak the rings in the buttermilk mixed with the cayenne pepper. Leave for up to 1/2 an hour - the longer they soak the better.
- In another bowl mix together the flour, celery salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Drain the onion rings and drop them in the seasoned flour.
- Remove and deep-fry a few rings at a time in hot oil until golden and crisp.
- Season and serve immediately.
DEEP FRIED ONION RINGS WITH DIPPING SAUCE
These homemade onion rings are better than anything you'd find in the frozen food aisle. Fried until golden brown, they are delicious. The onions are warm and sweet with a fantastic crunch from the Panko. Creamy, tangy and spicy, the dipping sauce is the perfect complement.
Provided by Susan Bartley
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- 1. Using a nice sharp knife cut onions half an inch thick. Remove all outer brown layers, then carefully separate the rings. (You can save the tiny center rings for your other dishes.) Put rings in a bowl and pour buttermilk over them, then cover and let sit in the fridge for an hour.
- 2. Mix together all 8 ingredients for the dipping sauce in a bowl and stir until it's nice and creamy. Cover and put in the fridge until it's time to serve.
- 3. Now you will make your dredging station. First, combine the 1 cup of flour and next 6 dry ingredients, down to the salt and pepper, and whisk them together. Using your whisk, add beer to the mixture until it is the consistency of heavy cream. It will not need the entire can of beer. It's okay to have some lumps. Now add olive oil and set aside while you prepare the rest of your dredging station.
- 4. Put the 1 1/2 cups of flour in a pie pan or large soup bowl. In another pie pan or large soup bowl, combine Panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, and salt. Toss to combine with a fork. Now you are ready to start dredging your onion rings.
- 5. Now set up your dredging station. You need a wire cooling rack placed over a cookie sheet to put your onions once you have dredged them. First, you want your dish of flour next to your beer batter. Then your panko bread crumb mixture. Put your wire rack next to it. Set up your frying station so that your oil can start heating. You need it to come to 375 degrees before you put any of your onion rings in. You want to hold the heat at 375. It takes a little while to reach 375.
- 6. Take out the bowl with the onions in buttermilk, drop 2 or 3 onion rings into the flour and evenly dust them with flour; shake off excess. Then drop them in the beer batter and evenly coat them; shake off excess. Now drop them into the panko bread crumb mixture and evenly coat. Place on the rack to rest while you dredge more onions.
- 7. When your oil reaches 375 gently drop a few of your coated onions into the oil, being very careful not to splash any of the oil. DO NOT overfill your fryer or they will stick together. I turn them over every couple minutes until they are a nice golden brown. You can continue to dredge your other onions while your first batch is frying. When they reach the desired doneness, lift them from the oil and put on a paper towel lined plate. You can put them in the oven on the keep warm setting (if you don't have that heat the oven then turn it off, you don't want it too hot).
- 8. Serve with dipping sauce and enjoy! You know you have a perfect onion ring if when you bite into it the onion does not pull out of the coating. I know it sounds like a lot of work but really it goes together fairly easy, and darn they taste so good! Your family and friends will love them, now sit back and enjoy.
Tips:
- Choose sweet onions for the best flavor.
- Slice the onions evenly so they cook evenly.
- Soak the onion rings in milk or buttermilk for at least 30 minutes before dredging them in flour. This will help the batter adhere to the onions and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Use a light hand when dredging the onion rings in flour. Too much flour will make the batter heavy and greasy.
- Heat the oil to 350°F before frying the onion rings. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming too greasy.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the onion rings. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the onion rings will not cook evenly.
- Fry the onion rings in batches for about 2-3 minutes per batch, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the onion rings on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the onion rings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Deep-fried onion rings are a classic American comfort food that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. They are crispy, flavorful, and addictive. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect onion rings at home that will impress your family and friends. So next time you're in the mood for something delicious and satisfying, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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