Description
Crispy Onion Rings are a perfect snack or side dish featuring thick-cut onions coated in a flavorful panko and parmesan crust, then fried to golden perfection or baked for a healthier alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
Frying Ingredients
- oil for frying (enough to fill skillet ½ inch deep)
Onion Rings
- 2 large onions
Batter and Coating
- 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
- Prepare the Oil: In a medium-sized skillet, pour oil to fill the skillet about ½ inch deep. Heat the oil to medium-high heat or until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit, ideal for frying.
- Slice Onions: Peel and slice 2 large onions into ¼ inch thick rings, separating each ring carefully for coating.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder for the initial coating.
- Whisk Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs until smooth and uniform.
- Prepare Panko Mixture: In another bowl, mix 2 cups panko, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder thoroughly to create the crunchy coating.
- Coat Onion Rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally coat well with the panko mixture. Ensure all rings are evenly coated.
- Fry Onion Rings: Carefully add coated onion rings to the hot oil. Fry them until golden brown, ensuring even cooking by turning if necessary. Use a slotted spoon to remove them when done and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve: Serve crispy onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce for best flavor and texture.
- Optional Baking Method: To bake instead of frying, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. After coating the onion rings, arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double dip the onion rings by repeating the egg and panko coating step.
- If baking, flip the onion rings halfway through baking to ensure even crispiness.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature at 375 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid soggy or greasy rings.
- Panko can be substituted with regular breadcrumbs but will be less crispy.
- Parmesan cheese adds flavor and helps browning but can be omitted or replaced with nutritional yeast for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
