Homestyle · Appetizer/Side
Onion Rings
Thick onion rings coated in seasoned flour, buttermilk, and panko, then fried until crisp and golden.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 15 minutes
- Total time
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (120 g)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Ketchup or ranch, for serving
Directions
- Peel the onions and slice them into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Separate the rounds into individual rings.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a second bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat each onion ring in the seasoned flour, dip it into the buttermilk mixture, then coat thoroughly with the panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the onion rings in batches for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until crispy and deep golden brown.
- Transfer the onion rings to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate and lightly season with salt while hot.
- Serve immediately with ketchup, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.