Best Homemade Onion Rings Recipes

WEDGE SALAD WITH HOMEMADE RANCH AND CRISPY ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Remove any wilted leaves from the outside of the iceberg lettuce. Remove the core and slice the head of lettuce in half from top to bottom. Cut each half into 3 wedges.
• Arrange 6 wedges on a platter. Top each wedge with sliced radishes and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle about 1/2 cup of dressing all over the lettuce and veggies. Top with the blue cheese and chives. Place baked onion rings on top. Serve with extra dressing on the side.
• Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, garlic powder, chives, dill, parsley, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Transfer the dressing to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Dressing can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Slice the onion into 1-inch-thick rings. Separate the rings and save the small inner rings for another use. Add the large rings to a bowl and cover with the water. Let the onions sit while you prepare the dredging stations.
• Add the flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a medium shallow bowl and whisk to combine. Add the panko, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to a second shallow bowl and whisk to combine. Add the egg whites to a third shallow bowl and whisk vigorously until they are frothy and foamy, but not holding peaks.
• Remove each onion ring from the water, shaking off any excess, and place immediately into the flour mixture, making sure to toss until it's fully coated. Next, dip the onion ring into the egg white mixture, flipping to coat thoroughly. Shake off any excess egg white and transfer the onion ring to the panko mixture, gently pressing in the breadcrumbs to adhere. Place the onion ring on the prepared baking sheet and continue the process with the rest of your onion rings.
• Generously spray the onion rings with non-stick cooking spray. Flip the onion rings and generously spray the other side. Bake until golden brown and crisp, flipping halfway through, about 20 minutes.

GEORGE'S HOMEMADE ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Remove the outer skins from the onions. Slice the onions into 1/4-inch-thick slices and separate into rings. Combine the buttermilk and 3 tablespoons salt in a large bowl. Put the flour in a second large bowl and the cracker meal in a third large bowl.
• Working in handful-size batches, dip the onion rings in the buttermilk until all are moistened, then put in the bowl of flour and use your hands to dust with the flour to coat. Carefully shake off excess flour and then quickly dip the rings back in the buttermilk to moisten once again. Put the rings in the bowl of cracker meal and use your hands to dust with the meal to coat. Carefully shake off excess meal from each ring and transfer to a shallow pan or baking sheet. Repeat the process with the remaining rings so all are dipped and coated. Refrigerate the rings for at least 4 hours to set the coating (overnight is best).
• Heat the oil in an electric deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Gently drop enough of the coated rings into the fryer basket so that it is two-thirds full. Lower the basket into the hot oil and cook the rings until lightly golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes. Remove the basket and shake off the excess oil, or allow the basket to rest until the basket has stopped dripping. Turn the basket over or use tongs to remove the rings and place them on a large plate or serving tray. Repeat with the remaining onion rings. Salt to taste or allow each person to season individually. Serve with ketchup or ranch dressing for dipping, if desired. Best served warm.

HOMEMADE ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Add enough oil to a Dutch oven so that it comes halfway up the sides of the pot. Heat over medium heat until it reaches a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, combine buttermilk, flour, egg, baking powder, paprika, celery salt, parsley, hot sauce, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk until ingredients are combined and batter is very smooth.
• Separate onion slices into rings and dip each one in batter. Shake excess batter off rings and lower them carefully into the hot oil, in batches if necessary. Cook until deep golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and repeat with remaining rings. Serve immediately.

HOMEMADE ONION RINGS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). 1.In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk club soda into mixture 2. Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large soup pot, heat 2 inches of oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking. Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl. Fry a few onion rings at a time for 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden, turning once during cooking. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter before serving.