Description
Onion rings are a beloved classic snack that can elevate any meal or stand proudly on their own as a delicious treat. With their perfectly crispy coating and sweet onion flavor, these homemade onion rings are sure to impress your family and friends. Made with fresh yellow onions and a seasoned batter enhanced by crunchy panko breadcrumbs, they embody the essence of diner-style comfort food. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or topping for burgers, this easy recipe will have everyone reaching for more. Get ready to enjoy the irresistible crunch and flavor of homemade onion rings that are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 365°F.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, salt, garlic powder, and other spices.
- Dredge onion rings in the flour mixture, then dip into a batter made from whisking buttermilk and egg into the remaining flour mixture.
- Coat each onion ring in panko breadcrumbs before carefully frying them in batches until golden brown (20-30 seconds per side).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 onion rings (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg