Crispy Homemade Onion Rings with Dipping Sauce
Crispy Homemade Onion Rings with Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Onion Rings
- 2 yellow onions, large, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dry dredge
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, for wet batter
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup club soda, or sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley, optional
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- salt, to taste
- neutral oil, for deep frying
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Peel the yellow onions and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rings. Gently separate the layers into individual rings and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder (if using), black pepper, and salt to taste. Whisk until well combined and smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Set up your breading stations: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for the dry dredge.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the 1 cup all-purpose flour, cornstarch, 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using), and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Gradually whisk in the club soda until a smooth, thick batter forms.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon dried parsley (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, add enough neutral oil to reach a depth of 2-3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Working in small batches, take an onion ring and first dredge it thoroughly in the dry flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the wet batter, ensuring it's fully coated, and let any excess drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Immediately transfer the battered onion ring to the panko bread crumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the panko adheres completely to all sides. Repeat with a few more rings for a small batch.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Carefully place the breaded onion rings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the fried onion rings and transfer them to a paper towel-lined tray or a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with a little salt while they are still hot.
⏱️ 2 min
- 11
Repeat steps 7-10 with the remaining onion rings, maintaining the oil temperature between batches. Serve the crispy onion rings immediately with the prepared dipping sauce.
⏱️ 10 min
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Crispy Homemade Onion Rings with Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Onion Rings
- 2 yellow onions, large, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dry dredge
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, for wet batter
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup club soda, or sparkling water
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley, optional
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- salt, to taste
- neutral oil, for deep frying
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Peel the yellow onions and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rings. Gently separate the layers into individual rings and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chili powder (if using), black pepper, and salt to taste. Whisk until well combined and smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Set up your breading stations: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for the dry dredge.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the 1 cup all-purpose flour, cornstarch, 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if using), and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Gradually whisk in the club soda until a smooth, thick batter forms.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon dried parsley (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, add enough neutral oil to reach a depth of 2-3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Working in small batches, take an onion ring and first dredge it thoroughly in the dry flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the wet batter, ensuring it's fully coated, and let any excess drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Immediately transfer the battered onion ring to the panko bread crumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the panko adheres completely to all sides. Repeat with a few more rings for a small batch.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Carefully place the breaded onion rings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crisp.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
Using a slotted spoon or spider, remove the fried onion rings and transfer them to a paper towel-lined tray or a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with a little salt while they are still hot.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Repeat steps 7-10 with the remaining onion rings, maintaining the oil temperature between batches. Serve the crispy onion rings immediately with the prepared dipping sauce.
⏱️ 10 min