Description
These crispy fried onion rings are a classic snack or side dish featuring sweet onion slices coated in a seasoned flour and breadcrumb mixture, then deep-fried to golden perfection. Perfectly crunchy on the outside and tender inside, they make a delicious treat served with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions
- 1 large sweet onion
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Others
- Oil for frying (enough to deep fry)
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion Rings: Slice the large sweet onion into even rings and set them aside to use for coating and frying.
- Prepare the Coating: In three separate bowls, prepare the coating components: combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl; beat together the egg and milk in a second bowl; and pour the breadcrumbs into a third bowl.
- Coat the Rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture to lightly coat, then into the egg and milk mixture to moisten, and finally dredge in the breadcrumbs to fully cover. Repeat this process until all rings are well coated.
- Fry the Rings: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until it reaches frying temperature. Carefully fry the onion rings in small batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking them for about 3 to 4 minutes per batch or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the fried onion rings with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with ketchup, mayonnaise, or your favorite dipping sauce for a delightful snack or side.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to avoid soggy onion rings.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain consistent frying temperature and crispiness.
- For extra crunch, double coat the rings by repeating the egg and breadcrumb step.
- Use sweet onions for a better flavor that balances the crispiness.
- Drain well on paper towels to remove excess oil for a less greasy result.
