Description
These So Crispy Fried Onion Rings are a perfect party appetizer or snack, featuring golden, crunchy panko-coated slices of onion fried to perfection. The batter, made with sparkling water and spices, ensures a light, crispy texture every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced into ½-inch rings and separated
Batter and Coating
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (divided)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold sparkling water (or club soda)
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak Onion Rings: Place the sliced onion rings in a bowl of ice water and let them soak for 10 to 15 minutes to crisp up, then drain and pat them dry thoroughly.
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, mixing well to create the seasoned flour base for the batter.
- Make Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold sparkling water and the egg until fully combined, then gradually add the wet mixture to the dry flour mixture and stir gently until a smooth batter forms.
- Prepare Dredging Stations: Place the remaining ½ cup of flour in one shallow bowl and the panko breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl for coating the onion rings.
- Coat Onion Rings: Dredge each onion ring first in the plain flour, then dip it into the prepared batter, and finally coat it thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C), ensuring there is enough oil to submerge the onion rings for frying.
- Fry Onion Rings: Fry the coated onion rings in batches, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried onion rings from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the onion rings immediately while hot and crispy with your favorite dipping sauce for the best experience.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter for a spicy kick.
- Keep cooked onion rings warm in a preheated 250°F (120°C) oven while frying the remaining batches.
- Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free panko breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
