Indulge in the crispy, golden-brown delight of onion rings, a timeless snack or side dish that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of flavors and textures. Made with thinly sliced onions coated in a savory batter and fried to perfection, onion rings are a symphony of crispy exteriors and tender, juicy interiors. This versatile dish can be enjoyed on its own with a dipping sauce of your choice, or as an accompaniment to burgers, sandwiches, or grilled meats. Whether you prefer a classic beer batter or a more adventurous panko-crusted coating, this article presents a collection of delectable onion ring recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences. From classic to gourmet, these recipes offer a range of options to satisfy your onion ring cravings. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the humble onion in all its crispy, flavorful glory.
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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
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.
BEST EVER ONION RINGS
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
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
AIR-FRIED ONION RINGS
Onion rings battered, breaded, and then fried to crispy perfection. What's best: because they are air fried, they are better for you than their deep-fried counterparts!
Provided by Chef Wheeler del Torro
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 22m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Dip onion rings into the flour mixture until coated; set aside.
- Whisk milk and egg into the flour mixture using a fork. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat. Place on a wire rack to drain until the batter stops dripping.
- Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Place rings one at a time into the crumbs and scoop the crumbs over the rings to coat evenly. Give rings a hard tap as you remove them from the crumbs; the coating should cling very well. Repeat with remaining rings.
- Heat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Place rings side by side in the frying basket. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Flip rings and place basket in the air fryer. Cook until rings are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip once halfway through. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with garlic powder and paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1069 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
OVEN-BAKED ONION RINGS
It's hard to bake an onion ring as good as a deep-fried version. These are pretty good, so check it out! This makes a very crunchy, easy, no-muss, no-fuss onion ring.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Separate onion slices into individual rings.
- Whisk egg whites with milk in a bowl until thoroughly combined; season egg mixture with a pinch of cayenne pepper. Place panko crumbs into a separate bowl.
- Place onion rings into a large resealable plastic bag. Add flour, salt, and black pepper; seal bag and shake until rings are well coated with flour.
- Drop flour-coated onion rings into egg white-milk mixture, a few at a time, and toss lightly with tongs until coated. Place rings into panko crumbs and gently shake the bowl to toss the crumbs with the onion rings until rings are coated with crumbs.
- Transfer coated onion rings to a large baking sheet; spray rings lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven until onion rings are tender and crumbs are lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 74 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 429.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
FRIED ONION RINGS
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
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
OVEN FRIED ONION RINGS
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
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 RINGS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
DO AT HOME ONION RINGS
Make and share this Do at Home Onion Rings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Onions
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix egg, oil, and milk on low speed of mixer for 1 minute.
- Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Coat onions in flour.
- Dip in batter.
- When one side is golden turn to the other side.
- Fry in hot oil 375* until desired shade of brown.
FRIED ONION RINGS
Meet the Cook: Try these as an accompaniment to hamburgers or fried fish, or with steaks on the grill. The recipe's from my mom, and it's one of her most popular. (As a newlywed 15 years ago, I often found myself on the kitchen "hotline" to her!) My husband and I have three children - 9,7 and just about to turn 1. -Marsha Moore, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and soak for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the egg, water, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne; stir into egg mixture until smooth. , Drain onion rings; dip into batter. 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 to 1-1/2 minutes one each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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
BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS
Beer battered onion rings - my mother-in-law taught me this. You can actually use this batter for a lot of things, like zucchini, eggplant, jalapenos, etc.
Provided by kim
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl combine flour, egg, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Gradually add beer, stirring, until a thick batter forms. Add more or less beer depending on the desired consistency of the batter.
- In a heavy frying pan heat oil (adjust amount, depending on the size of your pan, so that you have a couple of inches of oil) over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, dip onions in batter and fry, turning once to brown evenly on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 17.4 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
BATTER FRIED ONION RINGS
These are great homemade onion rings that are batter fried rather than having a bread crumb coating. They are addictive...be careful :)
Provided by Karen..
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cover onion slices with cold water and let stand 30 minutes.
- Remove to paper towels and press to dry.
- Separate into rings.
- Combine flour, sugar and salt.
- Combine milk and egg in a medium bowl and add dry ingredients and melted shortening; mix thoroughly.
- Dip onion rings in batter and fry in deep fryer or skillet filled with a couple of inches of oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately.
BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS BY MARTHA STEWART RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
BAKED ONION RINGS
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.
THE ABSOLUTE BEST FRIED VIDALIA ONION RINGS
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.
CRISPY BAKED ONION RINGS
These crispy, lightly browned rings from Della Stamp of Long Beach, California are a healthy alternative to the deep-fried version. Thyme and paprika enhance the flavor of the tender onions.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings and place in a bowl. Cover with ice water; soak for 30 minutes. Drain., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, thyme, salt, paprika and pepper. Divide the crumb mixture among three large resealable plastic bags. Dip a third of the onions in the egg whites; add a few rings at a time to crumb mixture and shake to coat. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Repeat with remaining onions and crumb mixture. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BEER BATTER FOR FISH, SHRIMP & ONION RINGS
Great for a fish fry. Mushrooms and other veggies go great too, as well as chicky tenders, and squares of marinated tofu. Experiment and have fun! Makes enough for 1 pound of seafood.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl using a fork.
- Beat beer, egg and oil together in a separate bowl.
- Stir into flour mixture until well blended.
- Batter should be pretty smooth and moderately thick.
- Dip fish, shrimp, or onion slices in coating and deep-fry in hot oil that has been heated to 350 degrees, until it becomes golden.
- Drain, and serve while hot and crispy.
- This recipe also works well with chicken tenders and vegetable pieces; whatever you like to coat with beer batter.
SOUTHERN-FRIED SWEET ONION RINGS
Thin enough to flash-fry but thick enough to let the sweet onion flavor shine through, these onion rings work well as a side dish but also are great as a stand-alone snack. Less is more when dipping the rings in the buttermilk mixture and then the flour mixture. Be delicate in the coating process, and make sure to let as much liquid and then as much flour fall off as possible. Less breading means less grease absorption and a crisper finished product. The flour should be as fine as possible, so reserve half of the flour mixture. When the first batch starts to get wet and gummy, replace it with the remaining half. The oil temperature matters, too. Heat the oil to at least 360 degrees, and fry the rings in batches. They cook so quickly it is easy to get through the frying in 10 minutes. Keep them warm in a 200 degree oven until all the frying is done.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories quick, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot. It should be at least 3 inches deep, but more is better.
- In a wide shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch and cayenne. In a second bowl, beat egg and buttermilk. Separate onion slices into rings.
- Working in batches, lightly toss the rings in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk mixture. Allow most of the liquid to drip off, then toss again in the flour mixture. Shake off as much flour as possible and place the rings into the hot oil.
- Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown, moving the rings around a bit in the oil to keep them separated.
- Put the onion rings on a plate or bowl lined with paper towel and salt. Repeat until the onions are done.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1025, UnsaturatedFat 52 grams, Carbohydrate 113 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 962 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to slice the onions: This will help you get even slices that will cook evenly.
- Soak the onion slices in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes: This will help to tenderize the onions and make them more flavorful.
- Use a light batter: A heavy batter will make the onion rings greasy and soggy.
- Fry the onion rings in hot oil: This will help them to cook quickly and evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the onion rings will not cook evenly.
- Drain the onion rings on paper towels: This will help to remove excess oil.
Conclusion:
Onion rings are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make sure that your onion rings are perfectly cooked and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack or side dish, give onion rings a try!
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