Crispy Onion Rings
Crispy Onion Rings
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
For the Onion Rings
- 3 onions, large, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- canola oil, for deep frying, as needed
- salt, for seasoning, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and all-purpose flour. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and baking powder to the batter. Whisk thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the batter is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Carefully separate the sliced onion rings. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour enough canola oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to reach a depth of at least 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accuracy.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, dip each onion ring into the prepared batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off before carefully placing the battered onion rings into the hot oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Fry the onion rings for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to turn them as needed.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Once fried, remove the onion rings from the oil and transfer them to a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with salt to taste while they are still hot.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve the crispy onion rings warm, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, ketchup, or a spicy aioli.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Onion Rings
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
For the Onion Rings
- 3 onions, large, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- canola oil, for deep frying, as needed
- salt, for seasoning, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk and all-purpose flour. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and baking powder to the batter. Whisk thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the batter is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Carefully separate the sliced onion rings. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour enough canola oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to reach a depth of at least 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accuracy.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, dip each onion ring into the prepared batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off before carefully placing the battered onion rings into the hot oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Fry the onion rings for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to turn them as needed.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Once fried, remove the onion rings from the oil and transfer them to a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with salt to taste while they are still hot.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve the crispy onion rings warm, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch, ketchup, or a spicy aioli.