Onion Rings
Onion Rings are a deep-fried snack or side dish that is often served in restaurants but can easily be made at home with just a few simple ingredients. They are made by slicing onions into rings, coating them in a batter, and frying them in oil until crispy and golden brown.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 513kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion, sweet or yellow
- vegetable oil, for frying
- fry sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- To a medium bowl, add buttermilk.
- In a separate medium bowl combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the onion into ½-inch rings, separating each ring.
- Dip each ring into the buttermilk mixture and then into the flour mixture. Set onto the parchment-lined baking sheet until ready to fry. Repeat with each ring, dipping into the buttermilk mixture and then into the flour mixture.
Frying In Oil*
- Fill a large pot or Dutch oven with 1-2 inches of vegetable oil (or enough to cover the onion rings). Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 375°F, using a thermometer to check the temperature. While the oil is heating, line a pan with a paper towel.
- Fry 2-3 onion rings at a time for about 3 minutes, flipping halfway. Do not overcrowd the pan. Constantly check the oil temperature to keep it as close to 375°F as you can; it may cool down after each batch.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the onion rings from the hot oil and place them on the paper towel-lined pan to drain off excess grease. Repeat with the remaining rings.
- Serve the onion rings hot with fry sauce, ketchup, or ranch dressing.
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Notes
*Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Place the coated onion rings in the basket of your air fryer in a single layer. (Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to work in batches.)
- Spray the tops of onion rings with non-stick cooking spray.
- Air fry for 12-14 minutes, flipping and spraying the onion rings halfway through cooking time.
Nutrition
Serving: 8onion rings | Calories: 513kcal