Onion Rings
Dinner-portion onion rings — battered, fried golden, served alongside burgers or steaks. The classic American side. Sweet onion + crispy batter = perfection. The beer batter is the upgrade.
Prep Time
21 min
Cook Time
42 min
Servings
6
Calories
555 cal
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- Onion1 ½ medium
- Batter1 ½
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
- Cooking Oil1 ½
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Onion1.5 medium
- Batter1.5
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
- Cooking Oil1.5
- Garlic4.5 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Peel 3 large sweet onions, slice into ½-inch rings. Separate into individual rings (save the small inner ones for another use).
- 2
Soak in 2 cups buttermilk + 1 teaspoon salt for 1 hour.
- 3
Make the batter: whisk 1.5 cups flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Slowly whisk in 1.5 cups of cold beer until smooth.
- 4
Heat 3 inches of oil to 360°F. Test with a small piece of batter — should sizzle immediately.
- 5
Lift each ring from buttermilk, dredge in dry flour (shake off excess), then dip in batter, then carefully lower into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry 4-5 rings at a time for 2-3 minutes until deep golden brown. Drain on a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky salt. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Buttermilk soak tenderizes. Essential step.
- 2.Cornstarch in batter. Crispy crunch.
- 3.Beer carbonation. Creates airy crispy texture.
- 4.Drain on wire rack. Paper towels make them soggy.
🔬 Why It Works
Beer-battered onion rings succeed because the carbonation creates microscopic air pockets that expand into the signature airy crispy batter. Cornstarch reinforces crispness. The buttermilk soak tenderizes the onion and helps the batter cling. The result is professional-quality onion rings at home.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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