Description
This Crispy Onion Rings recipe offers a perfectly crunchy and flavorful appetizer or side dish with a golden, cheesy panko coating. Whether fried to perfection or baked for a lighter option, these onion rings are deliciously seasoned with paprika and garlic powder, making them a crowd-pleasing snack or accompaniment for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For Frying or Baking:
- Oil for frying (amount as needed to fill skillet ½ inch deep)
- 2 large onions, sliced into ¼ inch thick rings
Breading Mixtures:
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups panko
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat Oil: In a medium-sized skillet, add oil to fill about ½ inch up the sides. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for frying.
- Slice Onions: Peel the onions and slice them into rings about ¼ inch thick, separating each ring carefully.
- Prepare Coatings: In one bowl, mix 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon baking powder. In a second bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs. In a third bowl, combine 2 cups panko, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Coat Onion Rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the panko-parmesan mixture, ensuring an even layer.
- Fry Onion Rings: Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil. Fry them until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Optional Baking Method: To bake instead of fry, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the coated onion rings on it. Bake for 15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Serve the onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, ketchup, or spicy mayo.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the onion rings by repeating the egg and panko coating steps.
- If baking, flipping the onion rings halfway helps achieve even browning.
- Use sweet onions like Vidalia for a milder flavor or yellow onions for a sharper bite.
- To reduce oil absorption when frying, ensure the oil temperature stays steady at 375°F.
- Panko crumbs provide a lighter crunch than traditional bread crumbs.
- Parmesan can be substituted with nutritional yeast for a vegetarian option without cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
