Description
Onion rings are the ultimate snack for movie nights or gatherings, with their crispy, golden exterior and sweet, tender onion inside. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into irresistible bites that will have everyone reaching for more. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, these homemade onion rings deliver the crunch and flavor you crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet onions, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and slice onions into thick rings.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add milk until smooth.
- Dip each onion ring into the batter, letting excess drip off.
- Coat with panko breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry onion rings in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 onion rings (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with spices like paprika in the batter. Double-dipping the rings can achieve extra crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat in the oven.