Best 8 Grandmas Onion Rings Southern Style Recipes

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In the realm of culinary wonders, few dishes evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort quite like Grandma's Onion Rings Southern Style. These golden-brown rings, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, have been a staple in Southern kitchens for generations, passed down from one family to the next. Whether served as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a main course, these onion rings embody the essence of Southern hospitality and bring a touch of warmth to any gathering. Embark on a culinary journey through time as we explore the secrets of creating perfect Grandma's Onion Rings Southern Style, a dish that will undoubtedly become a beloved tradition in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 8 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

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

CLASSIC ONION RINGS



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Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 24m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Vegetable oil, for deep frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 egg
2 1/2 cups ice cold soda water
Ice cubes
1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rings

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the flour, cayenne pepper, some salt and pepper, the egg and soda water. Before dipping the onion rings, add some ice cubes to keep the mixture very cold.
  • Dip the separated onion slices into the batter until they are all coated and set aside. Repeat with the remaining rings.
  • Deep fry the rings, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PAT'S "OLD SCHOOL" ONION RINGS



Pat's

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 21m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Peanut oil, for deep-frying
2 medium Vidalia onions
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • Slice the onions into 3/4-inch rings and separate. Add the buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg to a large casserole dish and whisk to combine. Stir in the onion slices and allow to soak for 3 to 5 minutes. Put the flour and cornmeal in a large brown paper bag and season with the season salt and cayenne. Add the onion rings, to the paper bag in batches, and shake until they are covered with the flour mixture. Make sure to get rid of the excess buttermilk before adding to the bag.
  • Add the onions in batches to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the fryer. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and season with salt when they come out of the hot oil.

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

SOUTHWESTERN ONION RINGS



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From Taste of Home magazine, these onion rings were delicious served with grilled hamburgers. They had just the right amount of spices to suit my family's tastes. Of course, you can add in additional spices if you would like them with more heat. The prep time includes the time to soak the onion rings.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large sweet onions
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
3 tablespoons water
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Slice the onions in 1/4" slices and separate the rings.
  • Put the rings in a bowl and add the buttermilk to cover the onions.
  • Soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Beat together the eggs and water in another bowl.
  • Combine the flour, salt, chili powder, cayenne, sugar, garlic powder and cumin in a shallow dish.
  • Drain the onion rings.
  • Dip the rings first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
  • Fry the onion rings, a few at a time, in 1" of oil heated to 375 degrees until golden brown on each side.
  • Drain and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.9, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 49.6, Sodium 693.5, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6, Protein 7.6

GRANDMA'S ONION SQUARES



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My grandma brought this recipe with her when she emigrated from Italy as a young wife and mother. It is still a family favorite. -Janet Eddy, Stockton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sliced onions
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
5 tablespoons shortening
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan; top with onions., Combine egg and sour cream; spread over onion layer. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 447mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OLD FASHION ONION RINGS



Old Fashion Onion Rings image

A tasty side dish for burger night. The timing may be a little off because I've never timed it before.

Provided by Cookin Kelly

Categories     Onions

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large yellow onion
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on stove to frying temperature.
  • Slice onion in rings.
  • Combine baking powder, salt, flour, egg, & water in a large bowl to make the batter. Stir until mixed.
  • Dip onion rings into batter.
  • Immediately place dipped rings into frying oil.
  • Cook until golden brown. You may need to flip the onion ring if your oil isn't very deep.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 457.7, Carbohydrate 56.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 10.3

ONION RINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



Onion Rings Recipe by Tasty image

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

nonstick cooking spray, optional
1 large white onion, or large yellow onion
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs, or panko bread crumbs (50 g)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 large eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
dipping sauce, of your choice, optional

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

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the onions for even cooking.
  • Soak the onion rings in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize them and help the coating adhere.
  • Use a combination of flour, cornstarch, and seasonings for the coating to create a crispy and flavorful crust.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the onion rings to prevent them from becoming greasy.
  • Fry the onion rings in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Drain the onion rings on paper towels to remove excess oil and keep them crispy.
  • Serve the onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These Southern-style onion rings are a classic dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With their crispy coating, tender onion centers, and flavorful dipping sauce, they are the perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make snack or side dish, give these onion rings a try.

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