Crispy onion rings are a classic American appetizer or side dish that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Made with thinly sliced onions that are coated in a seasoned batter and then fried until golden brown, these crispy delights offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The sweet and savory onion flavor shines through, while the crispy coating provides a satisfying crunch. In this article, we will explore two mouthwatering recipes for crispy onion rings: a classic version and a spicy variation. Both recipes are easy to follow and yield delicious results that will impress your friends and family. So, get ready to indulge in the irresistible crunch and flavor of homemade crispy onion rings!
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CRISPY FRIED ONION RINGS
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
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.
MAKING CRISPY ONION RINGS
This recipe for onion rings is so easy and so amazingly crispy, you can now make up for all those years of deep-fried denial by making these at home.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, dry potato flakes, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in club soda to make a smooth batter.
- Place panko bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place a few onion rings at a time into the bowl of batter and turn to coat all sides with batter.
- Remove onion rings from batter and place into pan of panko bread crumbs; turn to coat completely with crumbs.
- Cook a few rings at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a cooling rack set over paper towels to drain. Season with salt to taste and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 135.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
ONION STRINGS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Begin by peeling the onions and slicing very thinly, use a mandoline slicer if you can. Separate the onion slices and place them in a shallow baking dish and pour the buttermilk over the top. Press the onions down so they're submerged as much as possible and let them soak on the counter for at least an hour. If necessary, stir them around a bit halfway through the soaking process.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper and cayenne, and set aside.
- Pour 1 to 2 quarts canola oil in a pot or Dutch oven. Heat to 375 degrees F, or until a pinch of flour sizzles when sprinkled over the pot.
- Using tongs, remove a handful of onions from the buttermilk and immediately dunk into the flour mixture. Coat the onions in the flour mixture, and then tap them on the inside of the bowl to shake off the excess.
- Plunge the onions in the hot oil. With a spoon, fiddle with them a bit just to break them up, and watch them! They'll be ready to remove from the oil in no time flat.
- When they're golden brown (this should take just a minute or two), remove them from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat with the remaining onion slices and serve immediately.
- Pile these on top of a juicy grilled hamburger - to die for!
OLD FASHIONED ONION RINGS
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
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
ONION RINGS
You can rustle up these crispy bites with a few storecupboard ingredients - sparkling water is the key to a really light batter
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Categories Side dish
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Use a fork to steady your onion. Slice the onion into rings about 1cm wide. Remove the skin and separate the rings.
- Heat the oil to 180C in a heavy-based pan - it should be no more than 1/ 3 full.
- Meanwhile put the flour and sparkling water in a bowl and season generously. Whisk together to form a batter.
- Coat a small batch of onion rings in batter. Carefully lower into the hot oil and deep-fry until crisp and golden, about 2 - 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a piece of kitchen towel to drain. Repeat with the remaining onion and batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7.2 grams sugar, Fiber 4.8 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
CRISPY ONION RINGS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield about 4 to 6 side dish serving
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the onions in a large bowl and cover with milk. Let soak for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, using a fine-sieve over a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, chili powder, and cumin, if using. Stir in the beer until a smooth batter is formed. Set aside.
- Drain the onions and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Blot the onions with paper towels until dry.
- In a large, wide heavy-bottomed pot, pour in the oil to a depth of about 2 inches. Place over medium heat and heat to 400 degrees F. (The oil must be heated to 400 degrees F. since the temperature drops oil to about 375 degrees F. when the onions are added.)
- Working in batches, transfer about 8 to 10 of the onions to the batter and mix to coat well. Using tongs, pull several of the onions out of the batter, and let any excess batter fall back into the bowl. Carefully add to the oil and fry, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy, about 3 1/2 minutes per batch. Using the tongs, transfer to a dry paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining onions. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose the right onions: Use large, firm yellow or white onions for best results.
- Slice the onions evenly: This will help them cook evenly.
- Soak the onion rings in milk: This will help to tenderize them and prevent them from becoming too crispy.
- Coat the onion rings in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs: This will create a crispy coating.
- Fry the onion rings in hot oil: This will help them to cook quickly and evenly.
- Drain the onion rings on paper towels: This will help to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce: Enjoy!
Conclusion:
Crispy onion rings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. By following the tips above, you can make perfect onion rings every time. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack, give these crispy onion rings a try.
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