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Beer Battered Onion Rings

The most crispy, delicious and simple Beer Battered Onion Rings you will ever taste! The best thing about these onion rings is that the crunch LASTS for awhile, so you don't have to worry about the first fried onion ring being soggy by the time you're finished frying your last!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 467 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions, sliced into ½” thick rings and separated
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour divided
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⅓ cups beer of choice
  • 3 Ice cubes
  • 6 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oil to 350˚F.
  2. Toss onion rings with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour until each onion ring has a light dusting of flour surrounding it. Set aside.
  3. Combine remaining all-purpose flour, rice flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt into a mixing bowl and whisk together.
  4. Whisk in beer and ice cubes until mixture is smooth.
  5. Dip onion rings, a few at a time, into the batter until fully coated.
  6. Lift onion rings from the batter, shaking off any excess. Carefully drop the coated rings into the oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oil and place onto a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack. Repeat until all onion rings have been fried.
  7. Serve onion rings with a side of ranch dressing (or other condiments of choice).

Notes

  • How to Get the Crispiest Beer Battered Onion Rings
  • Our beer battered onion rings are super crispy and stay super crispy for awhile (long enough that the last onion ring eaten is practically just as crispy as the first one eaten).
  • Our secret for the extra crispy coating is using a blend of all purpose flour, rice flour and cornstarch. The rice flour absorbs less oil than wheat flour creating a thinner, crispier and less greasy coating. The cornstarch prevents the glutens in wheat flour from developing, resulting in a crispier coating as well.
  • The combination of the all-purpose flour, rice flour, and cornstarch together create the perfect thin, crispy yet still tender and fluffy coating that pairs perfectly with the soft and sweet onion interior.
  • Tips and Tricks for Beer Battered Onion Ring Success
  • Don't skip out on the rice flour or cornstarch! They're the secret to the extra crispy coating on the onion rings and what makes the crispy texture last for a while.
  • Draining the fried onion rings on a cooling rack is the best way to keep the onion rings from getting soggy on the bottom.
  • The ice cubes really help the batter stick to the onion rings once they're fried because it keeps the batter very cold, which is what causes the batter to stick to the onion rings.
  • Don't skip out on the rice flour or cornstarch! They're the secret to the extra crispy coating on the onion rings and what makes the crispy texture last.
  • The ice cubes really help the batter stick to the onion rings once they're fried because it keeps the batter very cold, which is what causes the batter to stick to the onion rings.
  • Draining the fried onion rings on a cooling rack is the best way to keep the onion rings from getting soggy on the bottom.
  • Use a spider strainer to life the onion rings from the oil! I think it's the best way to remove them from the oil without damaging any of the fried goodness around the onion rings.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 400mg (17%) Potassium 209mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 165IU (3%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467

% Daily Value*

Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Potassium 209mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 165IU 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.