Crispy Onion Rings
Extra crispy onion rings — double-coated for maximum crunch. The diner classic perfected.
Prep Time
18 min
Cook Time
26 min
Servings
4
Calories
410 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Onion1 medium
- Flour2 cups
- Bread Crumbs1
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
- Cooking Oil1
- Garlic3 cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Onion1 medium
- Flour2 cups
- Bread Crumbs1
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
- Cooking Oil1
- Garlic3 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Peel 3 large sweet onions, slice into ½-inch rings. Separate into individual rings.
- 2
Soak in 2 cups buttermilk + 1 teaspoon salt for 1 hour.
- 3
Make seasoned flour: 1.5 cups flour + ½ cup cornstarch + 1 teaspoon paprika + 1 teaspoon garlic powder + 1 teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper + ½ teaspoon cayenne.
- 4
Make batter: whisk 1 cup of the seasoned flour with 1 cup cold sparkling water.
- 5
Heat 3 inches oil to 360°F. Double dip: lift ring from buttermilk, dredge in dry seasoned flour, then dip in batter, then drop in oil.
- 6
Fry 4-5 at a time for 2-3 min until deep golden. Drain on wire rack. Salt while hot. Serve immediately with ranch or ketchup.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Buttermilk soak tenderizes.
- 2.Double coat (flour + batter) for max crunch.
- 3.Cold sparkling water in batter.
- 4.Eat immediately.
🔬 Why It Works
Extra crispy onion rings succeed with the double-coating technique — dry flour for adherence, wet batter for puff. The cold sparkling water creates the airy crispy texture.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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