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Onion Rings Recipe

These onion rings are coated in beer batter and deep fried until golden brown. Homemade onion rings are even better than what you'd get at a restaurant, and they also happen to be fun to make!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 onions Vidalia, Maui or yellow
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour divided use
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Place the buttermilk in a large bowl. Add the onions and soak for one hour.
  3. Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F.
  4. Place 3/4 cup of flour in a bowl.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together one cup of flour, beer, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  6. Remove each ring from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Coat each ring in flour, then dip the rings into the batter.
  7. Fry 6-8 rings at a time until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain the rings on paper towels.
  8. Repeat the process with the remaining onion rings.
  9. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • It’s imperative to use a frying thermometer to make sure that your oil is at the correct temperature. If the oil is too hot, the rings can burn. If the oil is too cold, the batter will absorb excess grease and the end result with be heavy in texture.
  • Fried onions are best when served immediately after being cooked. However, they can be refrigerated and reheated. You can crisp them back up in the oven at 400 degrees F.

Nutrition Information

Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 686mg (29%) Potassium 201mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 580IU (12%) Vitamin C 10.1mg (11%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 686mg 29%
Potassium 201mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 580IU 12%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

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