Crispy Onion Rings with Sparkling Water Batter
Crispy Onion Rings with Sparkling Water Batter
Ingredients
For the Onion Rings
- 2 onions, large, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
For the Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sparkling water, cold
For Dredging and Frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Carefully separate the sliced onion rings and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Gradually pour in the cold sparkling water, whisking until a smooth, slightly thick batter forms. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Set up dredging stations: Prepare three separate stations. Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, the prepared batter in a bowl, and the seasoned breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Coat the onion rings: Working with one onion ring at a time, first dredge it lightly in the plain all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the sparkling water batter, ensuring it's fully coated, and let any excess drip off. Finally, transfer the battered ring to the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a complete and even coating.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot or Dutch oven, ensuring it's at least 3 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Deep fry the onion rings: Carefully drop a few coated onion rings into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Maintain the oil temperature between 325-350°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Drain and serve: Remove the fried onion rings with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while hot with the creamy dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
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Crispy Onion Rings with Sparkling Water Batter
Ingredients
For the Onion Rings
- 2 onions, large, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
For the Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sparkling water, cold
For Dredging and Frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Carefully separate the sliced onion rings and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Gradually pour in the cold sparkling water, whisking until a smooth, slightly thick batter forms. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Set up dredging stations: Prepare three separate stations. Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in a shallow dish, the prepared batter in a bowl, and the seasoned breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Coat the onion rings: Working with one onion ring at a time, first dredge it lightly in the plain all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the sparkling water batter, ensuring it's fully coated, and let any excess drip off. Finally, transfer the battered ring to the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a complete and even coating.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot or Dutch oven, ensuring it's at least 3 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Deep fry the onion rings: Carefully drop a few coated onion rings into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Maintain the oil temperature between 325-350°F.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Drain and serve: Remove the fried onion rings with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately while hot with the creamy dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min