Homemade Onion Rings
Crispy and crunchy homemade onion rings that are perfect for a snack or side dish, easy to make and customizable.
Ingredients
For the onion rings
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced into 1/2 inch rings Use a sharp knife for better slicing.
- 1 cup milk Whole milk is recommended for best flavor.
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup flour (for dusting)
- 1/2 cup flour For the batter.
- 2 cups panko Use for coating.
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne Adjust for heat preference.
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup canola oil (for frying) Heat oil over medium-high before frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- Remove the outer skins of the yellow onions and slice them into ½ inch thick rings. Push out the individual rings.
- In a large bowl, place ½ cup of flour for dusting.
- In a second bowl, combine ½ cup flour, 1 cup of milk, and 1 egg. Whisk together until a batter forms.
- Add brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper to the batter. Mix well.
- In a third bowl, add 2 cups of panko.
Frying
- Coat each onion ring in flour first, then dip into the flavored batter and coat in panko.
- Heat about 1 cup of canola oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, gently drop the rings into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined tray. Season each ring with kosher salt.
Serving
- Serve hot with a dip of your choice like ranch, ketchup, or spicy mayo.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.