Best 11 Brown Butter Fried Onion Rings Recipes

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Brown butter fried onion rings are a crispy, flavorful snack or side dish that can elevate any meal. With their golden brown coating and slightly sweet, caramelized flavor, these onion rings are sure to be a hit. The secret to making the perfect brown butter fried onion rings lies in the combination of techniques and ingredients. From selecting the right kind of onions to mastering the art of frying, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create the most delicious brown butter fried onion rings you've ever tasted.

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BAKED ONION RINGS



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large sweet onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon Miss Brown's House Seasoning (recipe follows)
Olive oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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.

BROWN-BUTTER-FRIED ONION RINGS



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First dredged in buttermilk and flour, these red onion rings are fried until crisp in nutter brown butter.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Bon Appétit     Onion     Fry     Butter     Buttermilk     Side     Summer     Vegetarian     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1 large red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Place buttermilk in a medium bowl. Place flour in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Working in batches, toss onion rings in flour; shake off excess. Dip in buttermilk, letting excess drip back into bowl. Return to flour and toss to coat again; shake off excess.
  • Heat 4 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and foaming. Add half of onion and cook, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, 8-10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels with tongs; season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining butter and onion.

FRIED ONION RINGS



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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

1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup beer
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
4 onions, peeled and sliced into rings

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

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.

BUTTERMILK BATTER-FRIED ONION RINGS



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Make and share this Buttermilk Batter-Fried Onion Rings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
peanut oil

Steps:

  • Cut onions into 1/2-inch slices, and separate into rings.
  • Set aside.
  • Whisk together flour and next 4 ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°.
  • Dip onion rings in batter, coating well.
  • Fry, a few rings at a time, until golden.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve immediately.

DEEP-FRIED ONION RINGS



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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

3 large Bermuda onions, sliced into 1/3-inch rings
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups corn oil, or as needed

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

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.

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

BATTER FRIED ONION RINGS



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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

1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 large onions, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 tablespoon melted shortening
vegetable oil (for frying)

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.

CRISPY FRIED ONION RINGS



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Make and share this Crispy Fried Onion RIngs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 extra-large onion
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup beer
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Peel onion; cut into 3/8 inch slices, and separate into rings.
  • Combine dry ingredients, beer, egg, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in food processor or blender; process until smooth.
  • Place batter in a shallow pan; using a fork, dip onion rings into batter, coating both sides well.
  • Fry in deep hot oil (375) until golden brown on both sides (3 to 5 minutes).
  • Drain well on paper towels.
  • Note: These onion rings may be frozen in a single layer on baking sheets for later use.
  • When frozen, package rings as desired in foil.
  • To reheat, place onion rings on baking sheets; bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 171.7, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 4.1

SOUTHERN-FRIED SWEET ONION RINGS



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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

1 to 2 quarts peanut or other frying oil, such as canola
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups finely ground cornmeal
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
2 large Vidalia or other sweet onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Kosher salt

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 mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the onions. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Soak the onion rings in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes before frying. This will help them to stay crispy.
  • Use a high-quality oil for frying, such as canola oil or vegetable oil. Avoid using olive oil, as it has a low smoke point and can burn easily.
  • Heat the oil to the correct temperature before frying the onion rings. The ideal temperature is between 350°F and 375°F.
  • Fry the onion rings in small batches so that they don't overcrowd the pan. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Cook the onion rings until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Drain the onion rings on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the onion rings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Brown butter fried 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, golden brown, and delicious.

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