Yummy, tender, hot and toasty, homemade onion rings are undoubtedly everyone’s favorite or almost everyone because you know how some people just don’t like onions! This onion ring recipe includes thick onion slices that goes through a tasty breading mixture of all-purpose flour, paprika and seasonings. In fact these Fried Onion Rings hold the crunch and satisfaction irrespective of the traditional deep fryer or even the air fried variants. Yes this is actually as easy as whisking the batter, frying onion rings in hot oil then draining them on paper towels, perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
1 large yellow onion
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs or breadcrumb
Butter milk 1cup (or whole milk)
1 egg
Frying (preferably in canola or vegetable oil, but any other neutral oil would be suitable)
Panko breadcrumbs for a crunchy feel that can be added if desired.
Instructions
First of all, there is the preparation of an appropriate onion.
Begin with choosing a big yellow onion, this will help the onion roast properly without scorching or charring. Yellow onions are the best for onion rings because they give you taste as well as some sharpness. Make slices of the onion about ¼ to ½ inch thick and then cut each ring further to separate the rings of the onion. Discard the small inner rings and instead use the larger outer-rings for this recipe or any other recipe that require these rings.
Step 2: To make the batter we have to add:
After that, the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder and seasoned salt are whisked together in a large bowl to produce a light and crispy batter. In another bowl place the buttermilk or whole milk mixed with the egg and mix until it forms a smooth paste. Gradually fold the wet ingredients to the dry one, until all the ingredients are incorporated and the batter is lump-free.
To add more crispiness, put the panko breadcrumbs in the batter or apply it later after the batter.
Step 3: Heat the Oil:
Proceeding with the cooking technique on the third step, you are supposed to heat the oil you intend to use in the preparation of the cake.
Vegetable oil for deep frying should be heated to 350 °F(175°C) deep in a Dutch oven or deep-fat fryer. When deep frying, take a clip-on thermometer along with to regulate the temperature of oil. It is good to ensure that the oil is at a semifrozen state to get crispy onion rings as they fry. If the grease temperature is too low the onion rings will be greasy while if the grease temperature is too high the onion rings will burn before they are done.
Step 4: Dip the Onion Rings well in the flour mixture, then dip it in the beaten egg and finally coat it with flour mixture.
Coat each onion ring in the batter and then let it fall for a few seconds then lift it up and roll it in the panko breadcrumbs for additional crispiness. Once the onion rings are properly coated they should be dumped a bit and then the additional crumbs should be shaken off.
Step 5: In this way deep fry the Onion Rings.
Ensure that you pick them using tongs and ensure that the battered onion rings are placed carefully in the hot oil. It is important not to overcrowd the fryer, therefore fry the onion rings in small portions. Cook every portion of the onion rings until they turn golden brown and crispy for 2- 3 minutes on each side. Afterward, with the tongs, arrange it on a new plate lined with the paper towel to get rid of excessive oil used.
If you are using an Air fryer, Place the onion ring into the air fryer basket in one layer and cook at 375 for 10-12 min, with the onion rings flipped halfway through the cooking process.
The final step involved seasoning and serving of the food which makes the food easy to consume by clients.
When all the onion rings are fried, drain and immediately toss couple times with the remaining seasoned salt. These crispy onion rings are best to be served hot, thus make sure you serve them immediately with your preferred dipping sauce. Some of these may include garlic Aioli, ranch or what made the blooming onion-Outback famous.
If you are interested to know more on how to achieve that perfect or crispy onion rings then here are some guides that you might find helpful.
Oil Temperature:
It helps to maintain and regulate the oil’s temperature with the use of a clip-on thermometer so as to make the onion rings crunchy instead of soaking up too much oil.
Panko Breadcrumbs:
You want extra crispy onion rings? Try adding panko breadcrumbs to the batter it makes the onion ring even crispier.
Air Fryer:
Still, there must be a healthier choice than deep fry, try Air fryer onion ring by using less amount of oil to obtain crispy onions.
Soak the Onion:
You can, therefore, reduce the severity of the taste by rinsing the onion slices in cold water for about 15 minutes before dipping in the batter.
Make-Ahead:
Onion rings should be made and is advisable to be froz before frying them in order to be used in cases of snack.
Baked Onion Rings Variation
For those who don’t like the foods being too oily, you can also prepare the crispy bake onion rings. Regarding the onion strip method: Preheat your oven at 400°F (200°C), learn how to coat the onion rings as stated and place the coated rings on a greased baking sheet. Fry the onion rings for about 20-25 minutes, turning from time to time, at which the onion should become golden brown color and crispy.
Dipping Sauce Ideas
Garlic Aioli:
A tasty basic dressing that consists of mayonnaise, crushed garlic, fresh lemon juice and black pepper & salt to taste.
Outback Blooming Onion Sauce:
This topping is a spicy and creamy sauce which is prepared using mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika and garlic powder. Again ideal for those who love spicy foods or meals.
Ranch Dressing:
A timeless favorite, this type of dressing goes well with the crunchiness of onion rings that are fried.
Storing Leftover Onion Rings
Beside, if you prepare a large portion of onion rings, keep the rest in an airtight container and place it into the refrigerator. For those which you will be serving later, you have to put the remaining onion rings into a baking tray then put it back to the oven then for 5-7 minutes then you will be able to find out that the onion rings are crisp again.
Conclusion
Some people love onions and this recipe of making crispy homemade onion rings is something they would never forget. They can also be prepared using a deep fryer or you can use the air fryer, either way, these rings are tasty. Just an easy batter of onions rings and some additional tips of making crispier are here to help make the best onion rings at home. What you have to do is follow this recipe and you can accompany it with your most preferred dipping sauces for it is a great snack food or side dish.