Crispy, crunchy, hot, and oh-so delicious—the perfect Onion Rings aren't at your local drive-through, they're made right in your own kitchen!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 232kcal
Author Caitlin Lamb
Ingredients
1large sweet onionsliced into 1/4-inch rings
1quartvegetable oil for frying
1cupall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking powder
1teaspoonsalt
1cupbuttermilk
1large egg
1cuppanko breadcrumbs
Instructions
Slice the onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings and separate them carefully.
Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 365°F.
In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another dish, whisk the buttermilk and egg. Place the breadcrumbs in a third dish.
Dredge each onion ring in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place on a wire rack.
Fry the onion rings in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.