Super Crispy Panko-Breaded Onion Rings
These crunchy onion rings feature a light, airy batter made from a mix of flour, cornstarch, and instant mashed potato flakes, then coated generously with panko breadcrumbs. The batter includes cayenne pepper for subtle heat and uses cold club soda to create a crisp texture when fried. The recipe calls for frying the onion rings in hot oil until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior that contrasts well with the sweet softness of the onion inside. Seasoned with salt while hot, these onion rings make a crunchy, flavorful snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 /2 c all-purpose flour
- 1/4 /4 c cornstarch
- 2 tbsp mashed potato flakes instant
- 1/8 /8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 /4 tsp salt
- 1 c club soda cold
- 2-3 c panko breadcrumbs I kept needing to add more
- 1 onion or 2 medium onions, cut into rings, large
- neutral cooking oil
Recommended Tools
- deep-fry thermometer
- wire cooling racks
Instructions
- Cut onions into rings. 1/4" works well, but you can go slightly thicker.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, potato flakes, cayenne, and salt in a pan.
- Add club soda and mix until dissolved. Don't worry about over-mixing, but don't spend forever trying to making it completely smooth. Prep a second pan with panko breadcrumbs with one fork for each pan and heat about ~1" of oil in a pot to 350F.
- Dip a ring into the batter and make sure rings are completely covered inside and out, the drop into the pan of breadcrumbs.
- Now use the dry fork to cover the ring completely, and then repeat with the remaining rings.
- Fry the rings in 350F, working in batches. About 2-3 minutes per batch until golden brown.
- Remove from the oil to a rack or a bed of paper towels and season with some salt while hot.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 516mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.