Description
A straightforward recipe for crispy, savory onion rings using fresh onions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice onions into 1/4-inch thick rings and separate them.
- In one bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a second bowl, whisk together milk and eggs.
- In a third bowl, place breadcrumbs.
- Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured ring into the milk and egg mixture.
- Coat the ring thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the rings in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove rings with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, chill the coated rings for 15 minutes before frying.
- Use a neutral oil like canola or peanut oil for frying.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 rings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: onion rings, fried onions, southern side dish, crispy rings, snack