Best 11 Onion Ring Wannabes Recipes

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**Onion Ring Wannabes: A Crispy, Flavorful Treat for Everyone**

Craving the golden-brown crunch and savory flavor of onion rings without the hassle of frying? Look no further than these Onion Ring Wannabes, a delightful appetizer or side dish that will satisfy your cravings in a healthier way. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create these crispy, oven-baked rings that mimic the taste and texture of traditional onion rings. This recipe collection features three variations to cater to different dietary preferences and tastes: a classic version, a gluten-free option, and a zesty, spicy rendition. Whether you're a fan of classic flavors or prefer a kick of heat, these Onion Ring Wannabes have something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a crispy, flavorful treat that will be the star of your next gathering or a perfect addition to your weeknight dinner.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ONION RINGS RECIPE



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This beer battered onion rings recipe is easy to make from scratch with simple secrets for light and airy batter that's extra crispy. No beer? No problem! Seltzer water works as well!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 jumbo yellow onion (about 1 pound)
1/3 cup corn starch
48 oz. vegetable oil (can also use canola)
1 ½ cups flour (+ 2 TBS as needed)
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 12 oz. can beer (can sub seltzer water)

Steps:

  • Optional: Soak onions in ice water for 15 minutes and pat them completely dry before frying. This neutralizes the flavors and brings out a hint of sweetness instead of a harsher bite. It also makes them a bit crunchier.
  • Place cooling racks over a baking sheet next to where you'll be frying.
  • Peel the onion and position it so the stem is facing outward (not up or down). Slice onions into ½ inch thick slices and separate the slices into rings. (See post for step by step photos and PRO tips for cutting onion rings.)
  • Toss thein cornstarch. This helps the batter stick to the onions. It also absorbs moisture and prevents gluten from developing, which makes them crispier.
  • Whisk the 1 ½ cups flour and remaining dry ingredients together until well-combined. Gradually pour in the beer, whisking continuously. Add up to 2 additional tablespoons of flour if needed. The consistency should resemble a thin pancake batter.
  • Heat oil to 365-375 degrees. Dip 4-5 onion rings in batter and gently shake off any excess. Carefully lower them, one at a time, into the preheated oil. If the oil is at the right temperature, they should rise to the top almost immediately. If it's not, they'll sink and stick to the bottom and the batter will fall off.
  • Fry for about 1 minute + 20 seconds. Flip them over when the first side is golden brown. Cook for another 45 seconds or so, then remove and place on cooling racks. (I find that using a fork is the best way to handle them.)
  • Repeat until all onion rings have been fried. Serve with dipping sauce. (Ketchup, Ranch, BBQ Sauce, or a combination sauces!)
  • PRO Tip: To keep fried onion rings warm, place the cooling rack with the onion rings in a 200-degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 781 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRISPY ONION RINGS RECIPE WITH DIPPING SAUCE



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With their crispy golden outside and soft, sweet interior, these homemade onion rings are impossible to resist. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like the Awesome Blossom Sauce in the notes below.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Easy/Medium

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large sweet or yellow onion (thickly sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings)
1 cup milk
1 Tbsp white vinegar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 Tbsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
Oil for frying (I used canola oil - use something with a high smoke point)

Steps:

  • Heat a dutch oven over medium heat with 1" of oil (or enough to cover the onion rings). You can use a deep fryer if you have one.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk with 1 Tbsp vinegar and let sit 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup sour cream.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together: 1 cup flour, 1/2 Tbsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
  • Separate the onion rings and dip each ring in the milk mixture, then dredge with flour. (I used a fork to transfer from the wet bowl to the dry bowl so my hands didn't get as gunky). Repeat by dipping in milk mixture a second time and dredging again in flour. Place the finished onion rings on a plate until ready to fry.
  • Once the oil is at 375˚F on a thermometer, or hot enough for the onion rings to sizzle, place 3-4 double battered onion rings in a single layer in the hot oil and cook for about 3 minutes, flipping halfway and fry until exterior is crisp and light golden brown. Let onion rings cool on paper towels so soak up any excess oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.02 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 761 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE ABSOLUTE BEST FRIED VIDALIA ONION RINGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Several large Vidalia onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg, separated
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Peanut oil, for deep-frying

Steps:

  • Slice onions into rings. In 1 bowl, mix together flour, salt and baking powder. In another bowl, beat egg yolk, then stir in milk and vegetable oil. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stir until smooth. In a third bowl, beat egg white until soft peaks form, then fold into egg-flour mixture, stirring until smooth. Dip onion rings into batter and deep fry.

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

CRISPY ONION RINGS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield about 4 to 6 side dish serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large Spanish onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
Whole milk, as needed
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons fine salt, plus more for sprinkling
2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
2 lager-style beers (12-ounces each)
Vegetable oil for deep frying

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.

HERB-CRUSTED SWEET ONION RINGS



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"These are the ultimate onion rings! Lightly battered and seasoned with herbs and Dijon mustard, these cook up to be crisp and golden brown." Denise Patterson - Bainbridge, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons salt-free Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large sweet onions
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Cut onions into 1/4-in. slices and separate into rings. Dip in flour mixture. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ONION RINGS



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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

1 large onion , cut into 1cm slices, rings separated
groundnut oil , for deep frying
150g self-raising flour
180ml sparkling water

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

ONION RINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, large white onion, whole wheat breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, large eggs, all-purpose flour, dipping sauce

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray, optional
1 large white onion, or large yellow onion
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs, or panko bread crumbs (50 g)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
dipping sauce, of your choice, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
  • Cut the onion crosswise into ½-inch (1 cm) slices and gently push apart each layer to get individual rings. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Add the eggs to a separate large bowl. Add the flour to a third large bowl.
  • Dredge the onion rings in the flour, then the eggs, then finally in the bread crumb mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
  • Arrange the onion rings on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 921 calories, Carbohydrate 137 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 14 grams

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.

BEST EVER ONION RINGS



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Great tasting homemade onion rings! Easy to prepare, and best of all... you are able to make twice as many for half the price! Enjoy your heart out, onion lovers!

Provided by MIDNIGHT_ANGEL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons onion salt
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
4 large onions, peeled and sliced into rings

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, and onion salt in a bowl to make a smooth batter.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer until a thermometer reads 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dip the onion rings evenly into the batter, then fry in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes, working in batches if necessary, until the onion rings are golden brown. With a slotted spoon, remove the onion rings to paper towels to drain. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1092.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 112.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 607.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

FANTASTIC ONION RING BATTER



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These are great homemade onion rings that are batter-fried rather than having a bread crumb coating. They are addictive, so be careful!

Provided by lwilliams001

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large onions, cut into rings
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Soak onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Whisk 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 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 the batter, working in batches, until evenly coated and arrange in 1 layer on a plate.
  • Fry the battered onion rings, working in batches, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer fried onion rings to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 313.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • Use yellow or white onions for the best results. These onions have a milder flavor and will crisp up nicely in the oven.
  • Slice the onions thinly and evenly. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Coat the onion slices in a mixture of flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. This will help them to brown and add flavor.
  • Use a nonstick baking sheet or line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the onion rings from sticking.
  • Bake the onion rings in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the onion rings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Onion ring wannabes are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty treats at home. So next time you are looking for a fun and flavorful snack, give onion ring wannabes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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