Best 10 Marthas Favorite Onion Rings Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Delight: Martha's Favorite Onion Rings and a World of Flavorful Recipes**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with Martha's favorite onion rings, a crispy and delectable treat that will leave you craving more. This collection of recipes takes you on a culinary journey, offering a variety of tantalizing dishes that cater to every palate. From the classic Southern-style onion rings to a tantalizing Guinness beer batter variation, these recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will make any occasion special.

**A Journey Through Epicurean Delights:**

* **Martha's Favorite Onion Rings:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this classic recipe, where crispy onion rings take center stage. Savor the perfect balance of crunch and flavor as you sink your teeth into these golden-brown delights.

* **Southern-Style Onion Rings:** Transport yourself to the heart of Southern comfort food with this recipe. Thick-cut onion rings coated in a savory batter and fried to perfection, delivering a taste of authentic Southern hospitality.

* **Guinness Beer Batter Onion Rings:** Elevate your onion ring experience with this unique recipe. Guinness beer infuses the batter with a rich, malty flavor, creating a crispy coating that pairs perfectly with the tender onion rings.

* **Baked Onion Rings:** Experience a healthier twist on this classic dish. These baked onion rings offer a guilt-free indulgence, maintaining their crispy texture without the added oil. Perfect for those seeking a lighter alternative.

* **Sweet Potato Onion Rings:** Add a touch of sweetness to your onion rings with this innovative recipe. Sweet potato slices replace traditional onion rings, providing a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.

* **Zucchini Onion Rings:** Embrace the versatility of vegetables with this recipe. Zucchini slices stand in for onion rings, offering a refreshing and healthy alternative that's equally crispy and flavorful.

* **Loaded Onion Rings:** Take your onion rings to the next level with this loaded version. Piled high with cheese, bacon, and your favorite toppings, these onion rings are a party in your mouth.

* **Onion Ring Dip:** Complement your onion rings with a flavorful dip. This creamy and tangy dip elevates the taste of the onion rings, making them even more irresistible.

**Elevate Your Culinary Skills with Martha's Favorite Onion Rings and More**

This collection of onion ring recipes is a testament to the versatility and deliciousness of this classic dish. Whether you prefer the classic Southern-style onion rings or want to explore unique variations like Guinness beer batter or sweet potato onion rings, these recipes provide a culinary adventure that will satisfy every craving. Prepare to impress your family and friends with these delectable treats, and savor the unforgettable taste of Martha's favorite onion rings and the other culinary delights featured in this article.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ONION RINGS



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Delicately battered onion rings can be made at home without fuss; seltzer, or carbonated water, is the secret ingredient. Fried parsley adds a steakhouse flourish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Vidalia onion, sliced crosswise into thin rings
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 can (12 ounces) seltzer or other carbonated water
6 cups vegetable oil
Coarse salt
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed and dried very well

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside. Place onion rings in a large bowl of ice water for 10 minutes; drain and pat dry. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and seltzer.
  • In a heavy 5-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over high until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees. Working in 7 to 8 batches, place onions in batter; using your fingers, lift out, letting excess drip off. Carefully place in oil, making sure not to overcrowd pot; cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer rings to prepared baking sheet, and season with salt. Keep warm in a 250-degree oven. Return oil to 375 degrees before starting next batch.
  • Once all the onion rings are done, place on a platter. Very carefully place parsley in pot (oil will spatter), and fry until crisp, 10 seconds; remove, using a spider or slotted spoon, and season with salt. Sprinkle onions with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

BUTTERMILK ONION RINGS



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Serve a batch of these crispy onions alongside steak and spinach for a steakhouse-style dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium white onions (about 10 ounces each), sliced into thin rings (about 1/4 inch)
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large shallow bowl, toss onions with buttermilk. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Sprinkle 1/2 cup flour mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
  • In a 5-quart heavy-bottom saucepan, heat oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers between 325 and 350 degrees. Lift rings out of the buttermilk (letting excess drip off); toss with remaining flour mixture to coat. Place on floured sheet.
  • Working in small batches, carefully place coated rings (shaking off excess flour) into hot oil. Cook until golden, gently turning with tongs, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer rings to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rings.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g

BAKED ONION RINGS



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Cornflakes and a hot sheet pan are the secrets to the crispiness of these onion rings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups cornflakes
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, quartered crosswise and broken into rings (discard small center rings)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a food processor, pulse cornflakes and breadcrumbs until fine crumbs form, then transfer to a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, flour, and cayenne and season with salt and pepper.
  • Dip onion rings in egg mixture (letting excess drip off) and dredge in cornflake mixture; place on a large plate. Pour oil onto a rimmed baking sheet. Place in oven and heat 2 minutes. Remove sheet from oven and tilt to coat evenly with oil. Arrange onion rings on sheet. Bake, turning once, until onion rings are golden brown, about 16 minutes. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g

THE BEST ONION RINGS



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Our onion rings, made from white onions, are fried in peanut oil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup beer
1 large egg
4 cups peanut oil
2 large white onions (about 2 pounds), sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick and separated into rings

Steps:

  • Combine flour, cumin, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in buttermilk, beer, and egg until smooth. Let batter stand 15 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees. Working in batches, dip onion slices in batter, turning to coat. Gently drop slices into hot oil. Cook, turning rings once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. (Adjust heat between batches as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature.)
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer rings to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Season immediately with salt.

CRISPY CRUNCHY ONION RINGS



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Vidalia onions add a touch of sweetness to these crispy crowd-pleasers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large Vidalia onions, cut into 1/4-inch rings
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste
1 1/3 cups ice-cold water

Steps:

  • Place onions in a large bowl filled with cold water and soak 10 minutes.
  • Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to 365 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in ice-cold water and place batter bowl over a bowl of ice.
  • Drain Vidalia onions and dry thoroughly between layers of paper towels.
  • Working one handful at a time, dip onions in batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and gently place in oil. Fry, turning once, until crisp and golden, 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain and sprinkle with salt to taste.

MARTHA'S FAVORITE ONION RINGS



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This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" (Clarkson Potter). Thinly layered, slightly spicy yellow onions are used to make the light, crisp rings at Balthazar in New York City. (This recipe is adapted from the restaurant's cookbook, and it is Martha's hands-down favorite.) Beer flavors the batter and adds body, thanks to the bubbles. Baking powder, a leavening agent, helps to enlarge these bubbles as the batter fries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup beer, preferably lager or pilsner
2 tablespoons ice water
Peanut oil, for frying
2 medium yellow onions, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, separated into rings

Steps:

  • Whisk together 1 cup flour, the salt, white pepper, and baking powder in a bowl. Whisk in beer and ice water until combined. Place remaining cup flour in a shallow dish.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees, with a baking sheet on middle rack. Heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees in a medium pot over medium high. Dredge onions in flour, turning to coat; tap off excess. Working in batches (about 8 at a time), dip onions in batter, shaking off excess. Carefully add to hot oil. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt. Transfer to baking sheet to keep warm while cooking remaining onions. Adjust heat as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature. Serve hot.

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

MARTHA STEWART-STYLE BAKED ONION RINGS



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This one comes from Everyday Food, from the "Eat Smart" upgrade; sounds good to me, so thought I'd save it here.

Provided by Debber

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 16 rings, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium sweet onion (Vidalia)
1 1/2 cups corn flakes
1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup flour
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450; pour oil onto rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
  • Slice onion four times across, to make wide rings; discard the small inside ones (chop & freeze-dry for later use); set aside.
  • Pulse cornflakes and breadcrumbs in blender/processor until very fine crumbs; transfer to medium bowl.
  • In another medium bowl, whisk egg, milk, flour and seasonings.
  • Place oiled baking sheet in oven for TWO MINUTES to heat up.
  • Dip rings into egg mixture (let excess drip off), dredge in cornflake mixture; place on a plate.
  • Arrange onion rings on heated oil-sheet; bake (turning once) until rings are golden brown (about 16 minutes).
  • Season with more salt.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Eat as is, with your choice of dipping sauce (ketchup, ketchup/yellow mustard, Zip's Sauce, ranch, barbecue, etc).
  • Serve skinny cut rings over the top of your favorite burger. Especially good on mushroom-n-Swiss burgers!

BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS BY MARTHA STEWART RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large white onions, ice water, all-purpose flour, coarse salt, white pepper, baking powder, beer, ice water, peanut oil

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large white onions
6 cups ice water
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for sprinkling
¼ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup beer, lager or pilsner
2 tablespoons ice water
peanut oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring 3 inches (8 cm) of oil to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Peel and cut onions crosswise into ½ (1 ⅓ cm) inch slices.
  • Separate into rings and place in a large bowl with ice water while you prepare the batter.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour (125 g), salt, white pepper, and baking powder.
  • Whisk in beer and 2 tablespoons of ice water until just combined.
  • In a separate bowl, add the remaining 1 cup (125 g) of flour.
  • Remove the rings from the ice water bath and pat dry. Coat the rings first in the flour then in the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
  • Working in batches, transfer battered rings to hot oil to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Transfer to a paper towel lined rack to drain. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 7 grams

BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS



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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:

  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the onions, as this will help them cook evenly.
  • Soak the onion rings in milk for at least 30 minutes before coating them in flour. This will help the flour adhere to the onions and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Use a light hand when coating the onion rings in flour. Too much flour will make them heavy and greasy.
  • Fry the onion rings in hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan, as this will cause the oil temperature to drop and the onion rings will not cook evenly.
  • Drain the onion rings on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the onion rings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Martha Stewart's favorite onion rings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create perfectly crispy and flavorful onion rings that will be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack or side dish, give Martha's onion rings a try. You won't be disappointed!

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