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Crispy Onion Rings Side
30 min total15 prep15 cook4 servings300 cal
VegetarianClassicContains glutenContains dairyContains egg
Thick onion rings coated in a light, crunchy battered crust and fried until golden and crisp. An irresistible side or snack served with a creamy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
produce
- 2large onions
pantry
- 1.5 cupall-purpose flour
- 1 cupbreadcrumbs
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- 4 cupvegetable oil
- 1 tspsalt
dairy
- 1egg
- 1 cupbuttermilk
Steps
- Peel the onions and slice them into thick rings, separating them.
- Mix the flour with the paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a shallow dish.
- Whisk the egg and buttermilk together in a second dish.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Dredge each ring in the seasoned flour, then the buttermilk mixture, then the breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated rings on a tray and chill for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan to about 180°C/356°F.
- Fry the rings in small batches, turning, until golden and crisp.
- Drain the onion rings on paper towels.
- Season with a little extra salt while hot.
- Serve immediately with a creamy dipping sauce.
Tips
- Use large, sweet onions and cut thick rings so they hold up to frying.
- Chill the battered rings briefly to help the coating adhere.
- Keep the oil at a steady temperature so the coating crisps before the onion overcooks.
- Double-coat in flour and batter for an extra-crunchy shell.
