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Onion Rings Recipe
Making homemade Onion Rings is easier than you might think! Just prepare a simple batter, dip the onions, and fry to golden brown perfection.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 408 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet onions (550g)
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup milk (120mL)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Peel the onions but leave them whole. Slice each onion crosswise into rings that are about ¼ inch thick.
- In a 5-quart pot or Dutch oven, heat 1½-inches of oil over medium heat until a candy thermometer registers 375°F. Line a sheet tray with paper towels or parchment paper, then place a wire rack inside. (The paper towels allow for easier clean up.)
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
- In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk the milk, ½ cup cold water (120mL), and egg until fully combined.
- When the oil is nearly at 375°F, whisk the cold liquid mixture into the flour mixture until no lumps remain.
- Once the oil is hot, place a few onion slices into the batter and turn until well-coated. With a fork, remove each ring, letting the excess drip off, then carefully place it in the hot oil.
- Continue working in batches to dip and fry the onion slices for 2 to 3 minutes, flipping occasionally until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain the oil’s temperature between 350 and 375 degrees. Remove the onion rings from the oil using a spider strainer or large slotted spoon and place them on the wire rack to drain.
- Sprinkle with more salt to taste and serve immediately.
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Notes
- For added flavor, use a seasoned salt in place of regular salt!
- If the batter is too thin and does not coat the onions well, whisk in 1 more tablespoon of cornstarch or as much as you need to get the batter to coat the onion slices.
Nutrition Information
Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
969mg
(40%)
Potassium
304mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
242IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 969mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 242IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.