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Crispy Fried Homemade Onion Rings

Crispy Fried Homemade Onion Ring

4.96 from 21 votes
Get ready to dive into some seriously crunchy goodness with these Crispy Fried Homemade Onion Rings! They're super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you're munching on them as a snack or serving them up with your favorite meal, they're sure to be a hit. So grab those onions and let's get frying!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 191
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet or yellow onion, sliced into ½-inch thick rings
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • Oil for frying (canola oil, vegetable oil, or peanut oil)

Method
 

  1. Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a shallow dish.
  2. In another shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Place breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
  4. Dredge onion rings in the flour mixture, then dip them in the buttermilk mixture, and finally coat them in breadcrumbs. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to allow the coating to adhere.
  5. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet or heavy-duty pot to 350°F to 375°F.
  6. Fry 3-4 onion rings at a time for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway through, until light golden brown and crispy.
  7. Transfer fried onion rings to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess grease. Repeat with remaining onion rings.

Notes

Pro Tip: For extra crispy onion rings, try double coating them. After the initial dredging in the flour mixture, dip the onion rings back into the buttermilk mixture and then coat them again in breadcrumbs before frying. This additional layer of coating will result in an even crunchier texture.
Variation: Spice up your onion rings by adding different seasonings to the breadcrumb mixture. Try mixing in some grated Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, or dried herbs like oregano and thyme for a flavor twist. Experiment with different combinations to create unique and delicious onion ring variations to suit your taste preferences.