Homemade Onion Rings
Homemade Onion Rings
Ingredients
For the Onion Rings
- 2 onions, large, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
For the Beer Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup lager beer
For Frying and Serving
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
- coarse salt, for sprinkling, as needed
- 1/2 cup ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Peel the large onions and slice them into approximately 1/2-inch thick rings. Gently separate the individual rings and set them aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the beer batter: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the beer: Pour 1 cup of cold lager beer into the dry ingredients. Whisk continuously until a smooth, lump-free batter forms. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Set up for frying: Pour the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). While the oil heats, place the remaining 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour in a separate shallow bowl or plate for dredging.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 5
Batter the onion rings: Take an onion ring, first dip it into the plain all-purpose flour to lightly coat it (this helps the batter adhere), then immediately transfer it to the beer batter, ensuring it's fully covered. Let any excess batter drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Deep fry the onion rings: Carefully place the battered onion rings into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip them once halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 360
- 7
Drain and season: Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the golden brown onion rings from the oil. Transfer them to a tray lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. While still warm, generously sprinkle the onion rings with coarse salt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve: Serve the homemade onion rings immediately with ketchup for dipping. Enjoy!
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Homemade Onion Rings
Ingredients
For the Onion Rings
- 2 onions, large, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
For the Beer Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup lager beer
For Frying and Serving
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
- coarse salt, for sprinkling, as needed
- 1/2 cup ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Peel the large onions and slice them into approximately 1/2-inch thick rings. Gently separate the individual rings and set them aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the beer batter: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk these dry ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the beer: Pour 1 cup of cold lager beer into the dry ingredients. Whisk continuously until a smooth, lump-free batter forms. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Set up for frying: Pour the vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). While the oil heats, place the remaining 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour in a separate shallow bowl or plate for dredging.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 5
Batter the onion rings: Take an onion ring, first dip it into the plain all-purpose flour to lightly coat it (this helps the batter adhere), then immediately transfer it to the beer batter, ensuring it's fully covered. Let any excess batter drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Deep fry the onion rings: Carefully place the battered onion rings into the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip them once halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 360 - 7
Drain and season: Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the golden brown onion rings from the oil. Transfer them to a tray lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. While still warm, generously sprinkle the onion rings with coarse salt.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve: Serve the homemade onion rings immediately with ketchup for dipping. Enjoy!