Crispy Homemade Onion Rings

Name: Crispy Homemade Onion Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 2 large yellow onion; 100 g of flour; 1 tsp of baking powder; 1 tsp of salt; 1 tsp of paprika (sweet); 150 ml of sparkling water (very cold); 100 g of breadcrumbs ((preferably panko)); frying oil; ketchup

5,01 review

These onion rings are coated in breadcrumbs and fried. 🧅 They are very crispy and should be served right away.

Total time: 25 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.75

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

servings

Estimated cost €3.00

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Whisk
Knife
Cutting board
Deep fryeror a saucepan
Skimmeror tongs
Paper towels
Kitchen thermometer

Instructions

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Peel the onions and cut them into slices about 1 cm thick. Gently separate the rings.

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt and paprika. Gradually add the sparkling water until you get a smooth, slightly thick batter.
Pour the breadcrumbs into a shallow plate.
Dip each onion ring in the batter, then in the breadcrumbs to coat it well.
In a deep fryer or saucepan, heat the oil to about 350 °F.
Add the onion rings in small batches for , until deep golden.
Remove them with tongs or a skimmer and place them on paper towels.
Serve hot with your favorite sauce!

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Goes well with

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As a main

Homemade Beef Wellington

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For dessert

Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

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To drink

Classic Martini

5 minEasy

Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

265kcal

Protein4 g6%
Carbs28 g43%
Fat15 g51%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even lighter, crispier texture, add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the batter and chill it for 10 minutes in the refrigerator before coating the onions ❄️✨
And for a healthier result, try them in the air fryer! 😎🔥

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not recommended once cooked (loss of texture). Raw sliced onions can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Storage : How long does it keep?

The crunch is quickly lost. Keeps 1 day max in the fridge in a ventilated container, but softens.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Sliced onions (refrigerated in water) and breadcrumbs can be prepared ahead. Make the batter right before frying for fizziness.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Reheat 5-8 min in the oven at 180°C or air fryer at 170°C to regain some crispness. Microwave not recommended (softens).

Variations

Serve with ketchup or your favorite sauce.
Use panko for extra crunch.
Add sweet paprika to the batter.

Mistakes to avoid

Cutting the slices too thin: about 1 cm thick.
Using lukewarm sparkling water: use it very cold.
Frying too many rings at once: add them in small batches.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make onion rings?

Cut the onions into 1 cm slices, make a batter with flour, baking powder, salt, paprika and very cold sparkling water, dip each ring, roll it in the panko and fry for 2 to 3 minutes at 180 °C.

How do you make the batter?

Mix 100 g of flour, the baking powder, salt and paprika, then gradually add 150 ml of very cold sparkling water until you get a smooth, slightly thick batter.

What temperature should you fry at?

Heat the frying oil to about 180 °C in a deep fryer or saucepan, then add the rings in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes, until deep golden.

When should you serve them?

Drain them on paper towels and serve right away with ketchup or a sauce of your choice: they are very crispy and should be eaten right away.