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Thin Cut Onion Rings

5 from 10 votes
Get set for some seriously tasty homemade onion rings! They're crispy, crunchy, and absolutely delicious. Just slice your onions, dip them in buttermilk and spices, coat them with breadcrumbs, then fry until they're golden brown. It's easy-peasy and oh-so-yummy! Enjoy that satisfying crunch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 191
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet or yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • Oil for frying (canola, vegetable, 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 in the buttermilk mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Heat 1" of oil in a large skillet or pot to 350°F to 375°F.
  6. Fry 3-4 onion rings at a time for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway, until light golden brown and crispy.
  7. Drain fried onion rings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  8. Repeat frying process with remaining onion rings.
  9. Repeat frying process with remaining onion rings.

Notes

Pro Tip: For extra crispy onion rings, try using a mixture of half all-purpose flour and half cornstarch in the coating. The cornstarch helps create a lighter, crunchier texture.
Variation: Experiment with different seasonings to customize your onion rings. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick, or try mixing in some grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor. Get creative and make them your own!