Crispy Heaven: The Ultimate Onion Rings Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3

Ingredients

  • 1largeVidalia or other sweet onion

  • 1quartoil for frying, or as needed

  • 1 ¼cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoonbaking powder

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1cupmilk, or as needed

  • 1largeegg

  • ¾cupdry bread crumbs

  • teaspoonseasoned salt, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Slice onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings.

  2. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a sheet of aluminum foil.

  3. Prepare breading station by setting out 3 wide, shallow dishes. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in the first dish. Whisk milk and egg together in the second dish. Place bread crumbs in the third dish.

  4. Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, turning several times until fully coated with flour. Transfer to the egg mixture and use a fork to turn until coated. Lift onion with the fork and shake gently so excess liquid drips back into the dish. Place onion in the bread crumbs and turn several times to coat, scooping crumbs over the ring if necessary. Lift again with the fork, tap any excess bread crumbs back into the dish, and place on the wire rack while you prepare the remaining onion rings.

  5. Deep-fry 3 to 4 onion rings at a time in the preheated oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels while you deep-fry the remaining rings.

  6. Sprinkle with seasoning salt before serving.

    Photo by Tricia Winterle Jaeger.

Editor’s Notes:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe3
Calories641
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
35g
44%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Cholesterol
69mg
23%
Sodium
1272mg
55%
Total Carbohydrate
68g
25%
Dietary Fiber
4g
13%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
14g
29%
Vitamin C
4mg
4%
Calcium
265mg
20%
Iron
4mg
24%
Potassium
328mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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