Crispy, crunchy onion rings battered and dredged in breadcrumbs and fried to a mouth-watering golden brown in under 25 minutes!
Why this recipe works
Is there anything better than a side of perfectly crunchy fried onion rings? I think not, but food is my weakness and I tend to say that a lot when it comes to comfort foods. These onion rings are really easy to make with a simple slice of an onion, a dip in batter, and a roll in breadcrumbs. Add them to a pan of oil and watch them sizzle until they reach a beautiful hue of golden brown goodness.
Not into using oil to fry onion rings? You’ll love our air fryer onion rings recipe!
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
ONION – You can use white, yellow, or sweet onions depending on your preference. In this recipe, we use sweet onion. You can use red onion or Vidalia (mild yellow) onion as well. White onion is on the stronger side and not as sweet as the other options, however, they still make great onion rings. It really boils down to individual preference.
BREADING – You can add seasoning to the bread crumbs if you like. Some suggestions would be paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper or whatever your favorite seasonings are. You can also use preseasoned breadcrumbs. We show 2 eggs in the ingredient photo in our post, however, we only used one egg. You can use 2 eggs if you like, it won’t affect anything negatively.
How to Make Onion Rings
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- Slice onion into rings, 1/2-inch to 1-inch thick.
- Toss rings with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour and baking powder. Place oiled rings, one at a time, in the flour mixture and turn to coat. Place on a wire rack.
- To make the batter, add egg and milk to the remaining flour mixture.
- Place breadcrumbs in a separate medium bowl.
- Dip floured rings, one at a time, into the batter coating them completely. Let excess drip off, but be careful you don’t lose all your batter. Immediately dredge the battered ring in bread crumbs. Toss and turn a few times to coat well. Place on a wire rack and continue with the rest of the rings.
EXPERT TIP – It can be helpful to stop halfway through and sift out the clumps in the bread crumbs caused by the batter.
- Pour vegetable oil into skillet and heat to 350 F over medium-high heat. You may need to reduce the heat a bit once the temp reaches 350F on a candy thermometer in order to keep it from getting hotter.
- Place onions into hot oil, do not crowd. Allow to cook until the visible edges begin to turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn over and cook another 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Yes, you can freeze your fried onion rings. To do so, place the fully cooled onion rings in a large zip-top bag, pressing out any excess air. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or in an air-fryer. You can undercook the onion rings a bit before freezing if desired, that way when you reheat them you won’t overcook the breading.
Serving Suggestions
Add to burgers or enjoy served as an appetizer with dipping sauces like french fry sauce, BBQ, Alabama white sauce, honey mustard, ranch, or spicy mayo.
Onion rings are a classic appetizer and side dish for burgers, wraps, beef ribs, and sandwiches of all sorts. They’re great when you’re entertaining on game nights, special occasions, game days, or as a tasty snack for whenever.
More Appetizer Recipes
- Blooming Onion
- Jalapeno Poppers
- French Bread Pizza
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Air Fryer Fried Pickles
- Air Fryer Green Bean Fries
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Onion Rings
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 1 large onion yellow or sweet onion
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Things You’ll Need
- Baking sheet for placing under the wire cooling rack
Before You Begin
- You can add seasoning to the bread crumbs if you like. Some suggestions would be paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper, or whatever your favorite seasonings are.
- We show 2 eggs in the ingredient photo in our post, however we only used one egg. You can use 2 eggs if you like, it won’t affect anything negatively.
- You can use white, yellow, or sweet onions depending on your preference. In this recipe, we use sweet onion. You can use red onion or Vidalia (which is a mild yellow) onion as well. White onion is on the stronger side and not as sweet as the other options, however, they still make great onion rings. It really boils down to individual preference.
Instructions
- Slice onion into rings, 1/2-inch to 1-inch thick.
- Toss rings with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour and baking powder. Place oiled rings, one at a time, in the flour mixture and turn to coat. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- To make the batter, add egg and milk to the remaining flour mixture.
- Place breadcrumbs in a separate medium bowl.
- Dip floured rings, one at a time, into the batter coating them completely. Let excess drip off, but be careful you don’t lose all your batter.
- Immediately dredge the battered ring in bread crumbs. Toss and turn a few times to coat well. Place on a wire rack and continue with the rest of the rings. TIP: It can be helpful to stop halfway through and sift out the clumps in the bread crumbs caused by the batter.
- Pour vegetable oil into skillet and heat to 350 F over medium-high heat. You may need to reduce the heat a bit one the temp reaches 350 in order to keep it from getting hotter.
- Place onions into hot oil, do not crowd. Allow to cook until the visible edges begin to turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn over and cook another 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
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Shirley says
I was just talking to hubby about onion rings the other day and these show up looking all pretty and yummy with different dips. It is 8:14 A.M but I would still scarf those down. LOL Can’t give a star rating as I haven’t tried the recipe yet but looks alone deserve a 5!
Amanda Formaro says
Haha! I hope you get a chance to try them! They are fun to make and taste great :)