Description
Crispy Onion Rings are golden, crunchy snacks made with sweet onions, a seasoned flour blend, and panko breadcrumbs for an ultra-crisp bite. Perfect for parties, sides, or a treat-yourself snack moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a second bowl, pour in the buttermilk. In a third bowl, add panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip onion rings into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk, then back into the flour, and finally coat them in panko.
- Fry a few rings at a time until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per batch.
- Drain on a wire rack and sprinkle with salt while still hot.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Freeze coated rings for 15 minutes before frying for better hold.
- Use sweet onions like Vidalia for a more mellow flavor.
- Season while hot to lock in flavor.
- Drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: crispy onion rings, homemade onion rings, fried onion rings, party snack, easy appetizers