Onion Rings

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Crispy, Crunchy Homemade Onion Rings are perfect served with hamburgers or your favorite meal.

My family loves onion rings. We have our favorite go-to places to order onion rings. Our absolute favorite is a local hamburger joint that has the best ones. Then there are several places that just don’t compare. We’ve really become onion ring connoisseurs – is there even such a thing? 

What we really love in an onion ring is a great crispy coating that has great crunch and taste when you bite into it. The onion also has to be cooked just perfectly.  

I often have recipes planned out that I’m going to make. But then sometimes I visit the grocery store and all my plans go straight out the window.

That’s what happened with these onion rings. I was all set to make a strawberry dessert and then when I got to the store this huge bin of onions was staring at me. The onions were huge and on sale! How could I say no? Onion rings quickly became my next item to make!

I came home with a bagful of onions determined to create an onion ring that rivaled our favorite burger joint’s onion rings.

Tips for making onion rings

• Slice onions in large rings – 1/2 inches is ideal!
• Soak onions for 1-3 hours in milk. This helps mellow the strong onion taste
• Make certain oil is preheated to 375 degrees
• Cook in small batches – don’t over crowd your oil
• Keep cooked onions in a 175 degree oven on a baking sheet lined with a rack while the other onions are cooking

What type of onion should I use?

I used yellow onions when making this recipe. You could also use a white onion or a sweet onion like a Walla Walla sweet onion. 

What kind of oil should I use?

I used canola oil, but you could also use a vegetable oil or a peanut oil. 

What type of batter is best for onion rings?

I like making a beer batter.  It is light and crispy and holds up to the rings.   All you need to make the batter is flour, salt and beer. Use a light tasting beer, like a pilsner.

Other Great Recipes

• Beer Battered Fish
• Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwich
• Pan Fried Walleye
• Fried Zucchini

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Onion Rings

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Resting Time

1 hr

Total Time

35 mins

 

Crispy, Crunchy onion rings

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crispy onion rings, homemade onion rings, onion rings recipe

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 429 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

Onions

• 1 - 2 large onion
• 1 cup milk

Batter

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups beer

Assembly and Cooking

• 4-6 cups oil
• 1/2 cup flour
• salt

Instructions

Onions

1. Peel and slice onions into 1/2 inch rings. Separate rings and place in a dish.

2. Pour milk over onions.  Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Stir onions at least once during resting time. 

Batter

1. Add flour and salt to a mixing bowl.  Stir together.

2. Mix in beer.

3. Cover and let sit at room temperature for at least one hour.

Assembly and Cooking

1. Preheat oil to 375 degrees. Amount of oil used depends on size of pan. You want 2-3 inches of oil in pan. 

2. Place flour into a bag.

3. Pour off milk from onion rings. 

4. Place 3-5 onion rings in bag.  Shake lightly so they are coated.

5. Place each onion ring into batter one at a time. Remove from batter with tongs or a fork, tapping tongs lightly on side of bowl to remove excess batter.

6. Place in oil.

7. Do not overcrowd pan.

8. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

9. Remove from oil and place on a baking sheet lined with a baking rack.

10. Place baking sheet in a 175 degree oven to keep warm while cooking remaining onion rings. 

11. Allow oil to return to 375 degrees and repeat. 

12. Sprinkle with salt just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Onion Rings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 468mg20%

Potassium 220mg6%

Carbohydrates 55g18%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 100IU2%

Vitamin C 2.8mg3%

Calcium 88mg9%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.