How to Make the Best Onion Rings: A Foolproof Recipe for Crispy Goodness
This Crispy Homemade Onion ring recipe is a quick, easy, and budget-friendly way to create a crowd-pleasing snack or side dish. Made with simple pantry staples like onions, flour, and breadcrumbs, these golden-brown rings are fried to perfection and served with a tangy dipping sauce. Perfect for lunch, game day, or any occasion, this recipe is customizable to suit your taste-whether you prefer spicy, cheesy, or gluten-free options.
Equipment
- Knife and Cutting Board For slicing onions into rings.
- Bowls (3) For the flour mixture, buttermilk, and breadcrumbs.
- Deep Skillet or Fryer For frying the onion rings.
- Slotted Spoon To remove the rings from the oil.
- Paper Towels For draining excess oil.
- Thermometer To monitor the oil temperature (optional but recommended).
- Baking Sheet (Optional) For baking or freezing onion rings.
- Air Fryer (Optional) For a healthier cooking method.
Ingredients
For the Onion Rings
- 2 large Yellow onions (or sweet onions for milder flavor)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- ½ cup Breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (optional)
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)
For the Dipping Sauce (Optional)
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep Onions: Peel, slice into rings, and soak in water (optional).
- Coating Station: Set up 3 bowls—flour mix, buttermilk, breadcrumbs.
- Coat Rings: Dip rings in flour, buttermilk, then breadcrumbs (double-coat for extra crunch).
- Heat Oil: Heat oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry: Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with dipping sauce.
