Onion Rings Recipe

These crispy Onion Rings are delicious as an appetizer or in Burgers. They’re made restaurant-style, which means they’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. Watch the video tutorial and learn how to make the best onion rings.

If you love easy appetizer recipes like Crispy Baked Potato Wedges or Fried Zucchini, this homemade Onion Ring recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

Crispy Onion Rings Recipe with Dipping Sauce

With their crispy golden outside and soft, sweet interior, these homemade onion rings are impossible to resist. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce like the Awesome Blossom Sauce in the notes below.

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 0.02 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 761 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, unSaturated Fat 16 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet or yellow onion (thickly sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 Tbsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Oil for frying (I used canola oil – use something with a high smoke point)

Instruction:

1. Once the oil is at 375˚F on a thermometer, or hot enough for the onion rings to sizzle, place 3-4 double battered onion rings in a single layer in the hot oil and cook for about 3 minutes, flipping halfway and fry until exterior is crisp and light golden brown. Let onion rings cool on paper towels so soak up any excess oil.

Homemade Extra Crispy Onion Rings

Homemade Extra Crispy Onion Rings are one of my favorite appetizers to make – especially for game time parties and more.

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Yield: 20

Serving Size: 3 Onion Rings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 3 Onion Rings, calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22 g

Ingredients:

• 1 Onion
• ½ cup of All Purpose Flour
• 1 Tablespoon of Baking Powder
• 1 Tablespoon of Smoked Paprika
• 1 Egg
• ¾ cup of Milk
• 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon of table salt
• Bread Crumbs to coat
• Canola Oil for frying

Instruction:

1. Rinse the onion and cut into approximately ¼ inch rings
2. Carefully separate the rings from each other (setting aside the smaller ones for other recipes)
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and paprika in a medium bowl.
4. Coat each onion ring in the flour mixture and set aside
5. Combine the remaining flour mixture that you coated the onions with, with the milk, egg, and salt and beat well until no lumps remain
6. Coat each onion ring in the above mixture and shake away the excess
7. Coat each onion ring in breadcrumbs
8. Fry the onion rings in a fryer or a pot with oil.

Onion Rings Recipe

This beer battered onion rings recipe is easy to make from scratch with simple secrets for light and airy batter that’s extra crispy. No beer? No problem! Seltzer water works as well!

Prep: 20min

Total: 45min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 289 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Sodium 781 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 jumbo yellow onion (about 1 pound)
• 1/3 cup corn starch
• 48 oz. vegetable oil (can also use canola)
• 1 ½ cups flour (+ 2 TBS as needed)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 12 oz. can beer (can sub seltzer water)

Instruction:

1. Optional: Soak onions in ice water for 15 minutes and pat them completely dry before frying. This neutralizes the flavors and brings out a hint of sweetness instead of a harsher bite. It also makes them a bit crunchier.
2. Place cooling racks over a baking sheet next to where you’ll be frying.
3. Peel the onion and position it so the stem is facing outward (not up or down). Slice onions into ½ inch thick slices and separate the slices into rings. (See post for step by step photos and PRO tips for cutting onion rings.)
4. Toss thein cornstarch. This helps the batter stick to the onions. It also absorbs moisture and prevents gluten from developing, which makes them crispier.
5. Whisk the 1 ½ cups flour and remaining dry ingredients together until well-combined. Gradually pour in the beer, whisking continuously. Add up to 2 additional tablespoons of flour if needed. The consistency should resemble a thin pancake batter.
6. Heat oil to 365-375 degrees. Dip 4-5 onion rings in batter and gently shake off any excess. Carefully lower them, one at a time, into the preheated oil. If the oil is at the right temperature, they should rise to the top almost immediately. If it’s not, they’ll sink and stick to the bottom and the batter will fall off.
7. Fry for about 1 minute + 20 seconds. Flip them over when the first side is golden brown. Cook for another 45 seconds or so, then remove and place on cooling racks. (I find that using a fork is the best way to handle them.)
8. Repeat until all onion rings have been fried. Serve with dipping sauce. (Ketchup, Ranch, BBQ Sauce, or a combination sauces!)
9. PRO Tip: To keep fried onion rings warm, place the cooling rack with the onion rings in a 200-degree oven.

Crispy Homemade Onion Rings Recipe

One of my favorite things to serve up alongside hamburgers is a pile of Crispy Onion Rings! Crunchy and sweet, they’re delicious dipped in fry sauce!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 133 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 614 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet onions ((Vidalia or Walla Walla))
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instruction:

1. Cut off the top of each onion and peel away the skin. Using a sharp knife, cut the onions into 1/4-inch slices (or thicker if you prefer). Separate the individual onion rings from each slice, discarding the centers. Set aside.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, seasoned salt, and baking powder. Add in water and eggs and mix until the batter is smooth.
3. Heat 2-inches of oil in a large pot to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat. You can use a long stem thermometer to monitor the oil’s temperature.
4. Dip onion slices in the batter, and shake gently to remove any excess. Then carefully drop the onions into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot.
5. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Use tongs or a spider strainer to remove cooked onion rings to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining onions and batter.
6. Serve onion rings immediately. I like them with fry sauce or ketchup for dipping.

Crisp ONION RINGS Recipe + Onion Ring Dipping Sauce

FAQ

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