Best 8 Shotgun Red Onion Rings Recipes

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**Onion rings, a Southern classic, become a taste sensation with our Shotgun Red Onion Rings recipe.**

Golden-brown and crispy, these onion rings are made with sweet red onions, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and fried to perfection. We've also included a recipe for a zesty dipping sauce that will take your onion rings to the next level. And if you're looking for a healthier option, we've got you covered with our baked onion rings recipe. These oven-baked onion rings are just as crispy and flavorful as the fried version, but they're made with less oil. So whether you're looking for a classic Southern dish or a healthier alternative, our Shotgun Red Onion Rings recipe is sure to please.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

RED ALE ONION RINGS



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Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups canola oil, for deep-frying
2 large Vidalia onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup red ale
Coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Pour 4 inches canola oil into an 8-quart Dutch oven and bring to 350˚ over medium-high heat.
  • While the oil comes to temperature, peel the onions and slice into 1/2-inch-thick rings.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, kosher salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Whisk in the ale until the ingredients are combined. The batter should be thick but slightly loose.
  • Place a wire rack on a sheet pan. Working in batches, dip the onion rings into the batter. Drain off any excess batter back into the bowl, then slowly lower the onion rings into the hot oil. Cook, flipping the onions every 30 seconds, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a spider, transfer the onions to the rack and lightly season with sea salt.

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

RED ONION RINGS



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DELICIOUS and yummy describes these onion rings. Not only does the batter coat well, but fries up light and crunchy, with a little kick from the secret ingredient, cayenne.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 large red onion
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 egg white
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Cut onion into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons flour, egg white, buttermilk, salt and cayenne until blended. Coat onion rings with remaining flour, then dip in buttermilk mixture. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 15g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

OVEN FRIED ONION RINGS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups buttermilk
4 eggs
3 cups panko breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 large yellow sweet onions, such as Maui, sliced 1/4-to-1/2-inch thick

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.

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

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.

RED-ONION RINGS



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Categories     Onion     Side     Fry     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Winter     Poker/Game Night     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, separated into rings
2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine onion rings, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon ground cumin in large bowl. Let soak 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour oil into large saucepan to depth of 1 1/2 inches; heat to 375°F. Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin in cake pan. Drain onion rings. Working in batches, add a few onion rings to flour mixture and turn to coat. Add to oil and fry until golden brown, about 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a mandoline slicer to get evenly sliced onions. This will help the onion rings cook evenly.
  • Soak the onion rings in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes before frying. This will help the batter adhere to the onions and make them extra crispy.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven for frying the onion rings. This will prevent the oil from splattering.
  • Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit before frying the onion rings. This will help them cook quickly and evenly.
  • Fry the onion rings in batches so that they don't overcrowd the pot. This will also help them cook evenly.
  • Drain the onion rings on paper towels before serving. This will help remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the onion rings with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ketchup, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Shotgun Red Onion Rings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your onion rings are crispy, flavorful, and addictive. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack, give Shotgun Red Onion Rings a try!

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