Homemade Onion Rings

Name: Onion Rings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 large Vidalia onion; 1 quart canola oil, (for frying); ¾ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk, (or as needed); 1 large egg; 2-3 cups Panko bread crumbs; ⅛ teaspoon seasoned salt, (or to taste)

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If onion rings are on the menu it’s guaranteed we’ll be ordering them!

We are HUGE fans of onion rings, so of course we have a stellar recipe for them! Ours are just the way we like them, with plenty of onion and a light crisp coating.

Plus they are so easy to make (ready in only 30 minutes). Now instead of heading to the nearest fast food joint, you’ll be whipping them up at home whenever you get a hankering!

As an appetizer or as a side, onion rings are always a hit. Just add your favorite dipping sauces (we love Homemade Ranch and Chick Fil A Sauce)!

Why we think you’ll love them:

Extra crispy. Using panko breading keeps it light and extra crispy!
Quick and easy. Dip and fry! This easy appetizer or side is on the table in only 30 minutes.
Step-by-step directions. We’ve included plenty of pics and tips to ensure the best and crispiest onion rings every time!

Onion, panko bread crumbs, and other ingredients on a kitchen counter.

Onion Rings Ingredients and Substitutions

1 large Vidalia onion – Known for its mild, sweet flavor. You can also use Walla Wall onions, Texas 1015 onions, or Maui onions. Yellow onions are not quite as sweet but can still be used for onion rings.
2-3 cups canola oil, for frying – vegetable oil or peanut oil
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk, or as needed
1 large egg
2 – 3 cups Panko bread crumbs
⅛ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste – or add paprika, garlic salt, or black pepper
dipping sauce – ketchup, Fry Sauce, Homemade Ranch, or Marinara Sauce

Bowls of milk, flour, and panko breadcrumbs.

How to Make Onion Rings

PREP. Heat 2-3 cups oil in deep fryer to 365°F. Place a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Slice 1 large Vidalia onion into ¼-inch-thick rings. Soak in ice water for a few minutes and pat dry.
BATTER. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to a shallow dish. Whisk egg and milk into another shallow dish. Add breadcrumbs and seasoned salt to the last shallow dish.
- In small batches, place a few onion rings into the flour mixture making sure to coat evenly. Dip them in the egg mixture making sure to coat letting the excess liquid come off. Place in the breadcrumb mixture turning to coat. Place on the wire rack and continue to coat all onion rings.
FRY. Fry onions in a deep fryer for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain onions on a paper towel-lined plate and continue to fry until all onions are done.
- Serve warm with ranch or marinara.

Kristyn’s Recipe Tips

Don’t cut onions too thin or coat too thick.
Be sure the oil temperature is 365°F. We prefer canola oil for frying but vegetable oil works too.
Vidalia onions are best. Soak in ice water for crispier rings.
Air fryer directions: Spray the coated onion rings with cooking oil and place them in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 8 to 12 minutes.

A platter of onion rings served with fry sauce.

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Onion Rings

By: Kristyn Merkley

Lightly breaded and extra crispy, our onion rings are just the way we like them – and they're ready in only 30 minutes!

Servings: 4

Prep: 20

Cook: 10

Total: 30

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat oil in deep fryer to 365°F. Place a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
Slice onion into ¼-inch-thick rings. Soak in ice water for a few minutes.
Add flour, baking powder, and salt to a shallow dish. Add egg and milk to another shallow dish. Add breadcrumbs and seasoned salt to the last shallow dish.
In small batches, place a few onion rings into the flour mixture making sure to coat. Then, add this to the egg mixture making sure to coat letting the excess liquid come off, then place in the breadcrumb mixture turning to coat. Place on the wire rack and continue to coat all onion rings.
Fry onions in a deep fryer for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain onions on a paper towel-lined plate and continue to fry until all onions are done.
Serve warm with ranch or marinara.

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Notes

Recipe Tips

Don’t cut onions too thin or coat too thick.
Be sure the oil temperature is 365°F.
Vidalia onions are best. Soak in ice water for crispier rings.

Air fryer. Spray the coated onion rings with cooking oil and place them in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Cook at 375°F for 8 to 12 minutes.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer set at 350°F until warm and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 1274kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 117g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 32g, Monounsaturated Fat: 72g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 920mg, Potassium: 390mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 159IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 200mg, Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Recipe FAQ

Why do I soak the onions in water?

You can soak them in water, milk, or buttermilk first to reduce pungency, make them easier to coat, and produce crispier rings. Pat dry before coating in flour.

How to store?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer set at 350°F until warm and crispy.