Description
These Crispy Onion Rings are perfectly golden and crunchy, offering a deliciously satisfying snack or side dish. Coated with a seasoned panko and parmesan crust, they can be fried to perfection or baked for a healthier alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
For Frying/Baking
- Oil for frying (amount as needed to fill skillet ½ inch up sides)
- 2 large onions, sliced into ¼ inch thick rings
Breading Mixture
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: In a medium-sized skillet, pour oil to fill it about ½ inch deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit or is hot enough for frying.
- Prepare Onion Rings: Slice 2 large onions into rings about ¼ inch thick and set aside.
- Make the Coating Stations: In one bowl, mix 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon baking powder. In a second bowl, whisk together the 3 large eggs. In a third bowl, combine 2 cups panko, ½ cup grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Bread the Onion Rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture, then coat it with the egg wash, and finally press it into the panko-parmesan mixture. Repeat until all rings are coated.
- Fry the Onion Rings: Carefully place the coated onion rings in the hot oil. Fry them until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Optional Baking Method: Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange coated onion rings in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve: Serve the crispy onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip onion rings by repeating the egg and panko coating step.
- If baking, spraying the onion rings lightly with cooking spray helps achieve better crispness.
- Use sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla for milder and sweeter flavor.
- Leftover onion rings are best reheated in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- To make gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour and panko with gluten-free alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
