When it comes to enjoying a crispy, golden-brown, and flavorful appetizer or side dish, nothing beats a perfectly cooked onion ring. Whether you prefer thick and hearty rings or thin and crispy ones, there's a recipe out there to satisfy every taste bud. With the right combination of ingredients and cooking techniques, you can create mouthwatering onion rings that will be the star of any gathering. From classic battered rings to more innovative variations, this article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to finding the best onion ring recipe that suits your preferences and culinary skills.
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DO AT HOME ONION RINGS
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
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.
THE BEST ONION RINGS
Our onion rings, made from white onions, are fried in peanut oil.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine flour, cumin, cayenne, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in buttermilk, beer, and egg until smooth. Let batter stand 15 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees. Working in batches, dip onion slices in batter, turning to coat. Gently drop slices into hot oil. Cook, turning rings once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. (Adjust heat between batches as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature.)
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer rings to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Season immediately with salt.
ONION RINGS RECIPE
Steps:
- Peel the onions and trim off the ends. Cut the onions crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices. Separate the slices to create rings. Remove the smallest rings and reserve for a different use.
- Place the buttermilk in a large bowl. Add the onions and soak for one hour.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F.
- Place 3/4 cup of flour in a bowl.
- In a medium bowl, mix together one cup of flour, beer, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Remove each ring from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Coat each ring in flour, then dip the rings into the batter.
- Fry 6-8 rings at a time until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Repeat the process with the remaining onion rings.
- Sprinkle with parsley, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 686 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRISPY BAKED ONION RINGS
These crispy, lightly browned rings from Della Stamp of Long Beach, California are a healthy alternative to the deep-fried version. Thyme and paprika enhance the flavor of the tender onions.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings and place in a bowl. Cover with ice water; soak for 30 minutes. Drain., In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs, thyme, salt, paprika and pepper. Divide the crumb mixture among three large resealable plastic bags. Dip a third of the onions in the egg whites; add a few rings at a time to crumb mixture and shake to coat. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray., Repeat with remaining onions and crumb mixture. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 865mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
SIMPLY THE BEST BAKED ONION RINGS!
These baked onion rings are incredible! There is no way that you feel like you are eating healthy and low fat when you eat these. This is a slight adaptation of a Yahoo Health recipe. I dip mine in ketchup but my husband is a purist who prefers his plain. And while the prep time can be a little long, make it a social time. I talk to everyone in the house while I make these, and then sit back and enjoy how great they smell as they cook!
Provided by ladypit
Categories Onions
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Slice the onions width wise and then break them apart into rings.
- Put the flour in 1 bowl, the egg whites into a second, and into the third put the bread crumbs and all the spices (all the rest of the ingredients).
- Dip each onion ring into the flour, then the egg whites, and then the bread crumbs.
- Place them on the baking sheet and then repeat with the next ring.
- Bake them all for about 20 minutes or until crispy.
ONION RINGS
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
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 ONION RINGS EVER
OK here is a very simple recipe that makes the best and crunchiest onion rings ever. you will be making these over and over again they are better than any restaurant you have ever eaten yes they are that good and best of all they are simple to make.
Provided by Half-Elf
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine flour, cornstarch, instant potatoes, and club soda in a bowl stir well and let sit for about ten minuets.
- place 2-3 cups Panko in a pan or bowl for dredging.
- cut onions into 1/4 size rings and separate.
- heat oil to 350 degrees.
- dredge onion rings in batter then coat with Panko.
- fry onion rings 2-3 minuets flipping half way or until golden brown remove from oil and season with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.7, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 206.4, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 4.8
FANTASTIC ONION RING BATTER
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
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
FRIED ONION RINGS
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
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
GRANDMA'S ONION RINGS (SOUTHERN STYLE)
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
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
ONION RINGS
You can rustle up these crispy bites with a few storecupboard ingredients - sparkling water is the key to a really light batter
Provided by Caroline Hire - Food writer
Categories Side dish
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Use a fork to steady your onion. Slice the onion into rings about 1cm wide. Remove the skin and separate the rings.
- Heat the oil to 180C in a heavy-based pan - it should be no more than 1/ 3 full.
- Meanwhile put the flour and sparkling water in a bowl and season generously. Whisk together to form a batter.
- Coat a small batch of onion rings in batter. Carefully lower into the hot oil and deep-fry until crisp and golden, about 2 - 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a piece of kitchen towel to drain. Repeat with the remaining onion and batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7.2 grams sugar, Fiber 4.8 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
THE ABSOLUTE BEST FRIED VIDALIA ONION RINGS
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.
CRISPY ONION RINGS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield about 4 to 6 side dish serving
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
BEST EVER ONION RINGS
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
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
OLD FASHIONED ONION RINGS
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
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
CLASSIC ONION RINGS
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Time 24m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
SOUR CREAM AND ONION-ONION RINGS
Steps:
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 370 degrees F.
- Whisk together the sour cream and onion dip mix, 2 teaspoons of the onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a large bowl (large enough to use for dredging). Set aside 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mixture for later. To the mixture in the bowl, stir in 1/4 cup of the flour. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup flour, the cornstarch, remaining 2 teaspoons onion powder, the salt, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Add the seltzer and sour cream and whisk until just smooth. Stir in the chives. The batter should be the consistency of thick paint.
- Add the onion rings to the seasoned flour and toss to lightly coat. Working in 2 batches, dredge the floured rings in the batter, letting the excess drip back in the bowl, and add to the oil. Fry, flipping occasionally, until very crisp and deep golden, about 4 minutes per batch. Drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- While still hot, season the onion rings with the reserved sour cream and onion seasoning mixture. Serve immediately, with ketchup.
CRISPY FRIED ONION RINGS
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
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.
BEST EVER ONION RINGS
Golden crispy onion rings are the undisputed king of sides. Pair with our thick-cut T-bone steak for the ultimate steak dinner
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Side dish
Time 19m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the onions in a large bowl, pour over the buttermilk and cover with cling film. Leave to soak at room temperature for 30 mins to 1 hr.
- Put 100g of the plain flour on a large plate and stir in the cayenne with a little seasoning. Drain the onion rings, then coat in the seasoned flour.
- Half-fill a large saucepan with the oil and heat until it reaches 180C on a probe thermometer (or until a piece of bread crisps in 20-30 secs) or heat a deep fat fryer to 180C. Make the batter by combining the remaining plain flour with the cornflour and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the centre and pour in the lager. Stir to combine until smooth.
- Dip each onion ring in the batter and fry for 3-4 mins or until crisp. Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with the salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
ONION RINGS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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 sweet onions: Sweet onions, like Vidalia or Maui, have a mild and slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the crispy coating of onion rings.
- Cut the onions evenly: Cutting the onions into uniform rings will ensure that they cook evenly. Aim for rings that are about ¼-inch thick.
- Use a buttermilk batter: Buttermilk batter gives onion rings a light and fluffy coating. Make sure to let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Double-coat the onion rings: Double-coating the onion rings in batter and breadcrumbs will help them stay crispy. Make sure to shake off any excess batter and breadcrumbs before frying.
- Fry the onion rings in hot oil: The oil should be between 350°F and 375°F. If the oil is too hot, the onion rings will brown too quickly and won't have a chance to cook through. If the oil is too cold, the onion rings will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Drain the onion rings on paper towels: After frying, drain the onion rings on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the onion rings hot: Onion rings are best served hot and crispy. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, ranch dressing, or barbecue sauce.
Conclusion:
Onion rings are a delicious and versatile snack or side dish. They can be served with burgers, sandwiches, or as an appetizer. With the right ingredients and a little bit of practice, you can make perfect onion rings at home. So next time you're looking for a crispy and flavorful snack, give onion rings a try.
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