Best 2 Southern Style Onion Rings Recipes

Indulge in the crispy, golden-brown goodness of Southern-Style Onion Rings, a classic American appetizer or side dish that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. These rings are made with thick slices of onion, coated in a flavorful batter and fried to perfection. The result is a delightful combination of crispy outer layer and tender, juicy onion inside. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for making Southern-Style Onion Rings, along with variations such as using different types of onions, adding herbs and spices to the batter, and experimenting with different dipping sauces. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible treat.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S ONION RINGS (SOUTHERN STYLE)

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This is a very delicate onion ring. My Grandmother's recipe. I have never found any to compare to hers.

Provided by Jean Fritz

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion

Time 33m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
3 egg whites
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3 large sweet onions, peeled and sliced into thick rings

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place the flour in a shallow baking pan, and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, milk, vinegar, and remaining salt and pepper until frothy.
Dip the onion rings in the wet ingredients then into the flour mixture until coated. Then dip in the egg white mixture again, and then into the flour again.
Fry onion rings in the hot oil a few at a time so they are not crowded, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 823.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SOUTHERN-STYLE ONION RINGS

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A favorite recipe for great Southern sweet and spicy onion rings.

Provided by gred4

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 large Vidalia onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices, and separated into rings
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 quart oil for deep frying

Steps:

Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. Line 2 additional baking sheets or 1 tray with paper towels; set aside.
Place 1 1/2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. Pour the milk into a second shallow bowl. In a third bowl, stir together the cornmeal, 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and black pepper.
Dip the onion rings first into the plain flour, then into the milk, and last into the cornmeal mixture. Place the breaded rings on the wax paper-lined baking sheets.
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, or deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
Fry the onion rings a few at a time in the hot oil so they are not crowded, until golden brown. Drain on paper towel-lined baking sheets, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1360.4 calories, Carbohydrate 78.3 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 113.2 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 904.5 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Tips:

For crispy onion rings, use a light batter and fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
To make sure the batter sticks to the onion rings, dredge them in flour before dipping them in the batter.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when frying the onion rings. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the onion rings will not cook evenly.
Serve the onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing, ketchup, or barbecue sauce.

Conclusion:

Onion rings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy these crispy, flavorful treats at home. So next time you're looking for something to serve at your next party or gathering, give these Southern-style onion rings a try. You won't be disappointed!