Best 12 Onion Rings Extraordinaire Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few appetizers can rival the allure of the mighty onion ring. With its crispy, golden-brown exterior and tender, flavorful interior, this culinary masterpiece has captured the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts worldwide. Whether served as a standalone snack or as a delectable accompaniment to a main course, onion rings have earned their place as a staple in kitchens and restaurants alike. If you seek to embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate "Onion Rings Extraordinaire," this comprehensive guide will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to elevate your onion ring-making skills to new heights.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

DO AT HOME ONION RINGS



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Make and share this Do at Home Onion Rings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Onions

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large sweet onions, sliced
1/2 cup flour (for coating onions)
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Mix egg, oil, and milk on low speed of mixer for 1 minute.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  • Coat onions in flour.
  • Dip in batter.
  • When one side is golden turn to the other side.
  • Fry in hot oil 375* until desired shade of brown.

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

ONION RINGS



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Delicately battered onion rings can be made at home without fuss; seltzer, or carbonated water, is the secret ingredient. Fried parsley adds a steakhouse flourish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegan Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Vidalia onion, sliced crosswise into thin rings
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 can (12 ounces) seltzer or other carbonated water
6 cups vegetable oil
Coarse salt
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed and dried very well

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside. Place onion rings in a large bowl of ice water for 10 minutes; drain and pat dry. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and seltzer.
  • In a heavy 5-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over high until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees. Working in 7 to 8 batches, place onions in batter; using your fingers, lift out, letting excess drip off. Carefully place in oil, making sure not to overcrowd pot; cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer rings to prepared baking sheet, and season with salt. Keep warm in a 250-degree oven. Return oil to 375 degrees before starting next batch.
  • Once all the onion rings are done, place on a platter. Very carefully place parsley in pot (oil will spatter), and fry until crisp, 10 seconds; remove, using a spider or slotted spoon, and season with salt. Sprinkle onions with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

BEST EVER ONION RINGS



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Great tasting homemade onion rings! Easy to prepare, and best of all... you are able to make twice as many for half the price! Enjoy your heart out, onion lovers!

Provided by MIDNIGHT_ANGEL

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons onion salt
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
4 large onions, peeled and sliced into rings

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, and onion salt in a bowl to make a smooth batter.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer until a thermometer reads 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dip the onion rings evenly into the batter, then fry in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes, working in batches if necessary, until the onion rings are golden brown. With a slotted spoon, remove the onion rings to paper towels to drain. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1092.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 112.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 607.6 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CRISPY ONION RINGS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield about 4 to 6 side dish serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large Spanish onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
Whole milk, as needed
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons fine salt, plus more for sprinkling
2 teaspoons chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
2 lager-style beers (12-ounces each)
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • Put the onions in a large bowl and cover with milk. Let soak for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, using a fine-sieve over a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, chili powder, and cumin, if using. Stir in the beer until a smooth batter is formed. Set aside.
  • Drain the onions and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Blot the onions with paper towels until dry.
  • In a large, wide heavy-bottomed pot, pour in the oil to a depth of about 2 inches. Place over medium heat and heat to 400 degrees F. (The oil must be heated to 400 degrees F. since the temperature drops oil to about 375 degrees F. when the onions are added.)
  • Working in batches, transfer about 8 to 10 of the onions to the batter and mix to coat well. Using tongs, pull several of the onions out of the batter, and let any excess batter fall back into the bowl. Carefully add to the oil and fry, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy, about 3 1/2 minutes per batch. Using the tongs, transfer to a dry paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining onions. Serve immediately.

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.

ONION RINGS EXTRAORDINAIRE



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Another experiment that went ohhhh so right.

Provided by Lynn Socko @lynnsocko

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 8

` large sweet onion, i used valdia onion
2 cup(s) bisquick mix
2 cup(s) panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon(s) mrs. dash southwest chipolte seasoning
2 teaspoon(s) sea salt
- water
- flour
- canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • Peel and slice onion into rings, don't slice too thin.
  • Mix together bisquick, panko, and seasonings. Mix in just enough water to make a "pancake" like batter.
  • Dip onion rings into batter, then flour, then batter again, fry till golden brown. NOTE: You might have to add more water to your batter if it thickens up on you.

OLD FASHIONED ONION RINGS



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Onion Rings recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Onions

Time 18m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, cut into 1/4 in slices
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup milk, as needed
3/4 cup breadcrumbs, dry
seasoning salt
oil, for frying approx 1 qt

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F.
  • 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 fings 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 rings to coat.
  • The coating should cling very well. Repeat with remaining rings.
  • Deep fry the rings a few at time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove to paper towels to drain. Seasoning with season salt, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.9, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 73.4, Sodium 1160.4, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4, Protein 14.3

RESTAURANT STYLE ONION RINGS RECIPE



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Restaurant Style Onion Rings - when it comes to making homemade onion rings at home, the key is making onion rings CRISPY! Follow this recipe, and you'll get crispy onion rings every time.

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Appetizer

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups vegetable oil
1 large Vidalia Onion
1½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
seasoned salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or pot to 365 degrees. Onion slices should be about 1/4 inch thick. Separate the onion slices into rings and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Dip the onion slices in the flour mixture until completely coated and set aside.
  • Whisk the eggs and milk into the flour mixture.
  • Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat and place on a wire rack to let excess batter drip off.
  • Pour the bread crumbs in a large bowl. Gently toss battered onions into the bread crumbs and and coat evenly.
  • Deep fry a few rings at a time for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Place finished onion rings on paper towels to drain.
  • Season with seasoning salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 633 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRIED ONION RINGS



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Meet the Cook: Try these as an accompaniment to hamburgers or fried fish, or with steaks on the grill. The recipe's from my mom, and it's one of her most popular. (As a newlywed 15 years ago, I often found myself on the kitchen "hotline" to her!) My husband and I have three children - 9,7 and just about to turn 1. -Marsha Moore, Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large sweet onions
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Additional oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and soak for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the egg, water, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne; stir into egg mixture until smooth. , Drain onion rings; dip into batter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes one each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ONION RINGS RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

MARTHA'S FAVORITE ONION RINGS



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This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" (Clarkson Potter). Thinly layered, slightly spicy yellow onions are used to make the light, crisp rings at Balthazar in New York City. (This recipe is adapted from the restaurant's cookbook, and it is Martha's hands-down favorite.) Beer flavors the batter and adds body, thanks to the bubbles. Baking powder, a leavening agent, helps to enlarge these bubbles as the batter fries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup beer, preferably lager or pilsner
2 tablespoons ice water
Peanut oil, for frying
2 medium yellow onions, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, separated into rings

Steps:

  • Whisk together 1 cup flour, the salt, white pepper, and baking powder in a bowl. Whisk in beer and ice water until combined. Place remaining cup flour in a shallow dish.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees, with a baking sheet on middle rack. Heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees in a medium pot over medium high. Dredge onions in flour, turning to coat; tap off excess. Working in batches (about 8 at a time), dip onions in batter, shaking off excess. Carefully add to hot oil. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt. Transfer to baking sheet to keep warm while cooking remaining onions. Adjust heat as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Sweet onions, like Vidalia or Walla Walla, are best for onion rings because they have a mild flavor and are less likely to overpower the batter.
  • Slice the onions evenly: This will help them cook evenly and prevent some pieces from being overcooked while others are still raw.
  • Use a light batter: A heavy batter will make the onion rings greasy and soggy. A light batter, made with flour, eggs, and milk, will allow the onion flavor to shine through.
  • Season the batter well: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to the batter to taste. You can also add herbs, like parsley or thyme, for extra flavor.
  • Fry the onion rings in hot oil: This will help them cook quickly and evenly. The oil should be at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Drain the onion rings on paper towels: This will help remove any excess oil.
  • Serve the onion rings hot: Onion rings are best served hot, with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can make delicious onion rings that will be the hit of your next party or gathering. Onion rings are a versatile side dish that can be served with burgers, hot dogs, or sandwiches. They can also be enjoyed as a snack on their own. No matter how you serve them, onion rings are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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