Crispy Onion Rings with Creamy Dipping Sauce
Crispy Onion Rings with Creamy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Onion Rings
- 2 large white onions, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon red powdered seasoning, (such as paprika, chili powder, or a spice blend)
- 1 cup sparkling water, cold
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, mixed with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
- salt, to taste
For the Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. If desired, stir in minced fresh chives just before serving.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the onions: Separate the sliced onion rings carefully. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Set up the breading stations: In a shallow dish, place 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour. In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of all-purpose flour with the red powdered seasoning. Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water until a smooth, somewhat thick batter is formed. In another shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs mixed with herbs.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Coat the onion rings: Working with one onion ring at a time, first dredge it lightly in the plain flour, shaking off any excess. Next, fully submerge the floured ring in the sparkling water batter, ensuring it's completely coated. Finally, transfer the batter-coated ring to the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thorough and even coating on all sides. Place the coated onion ring on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining onion rings.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Heat the oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, pour enough vegetable oil to reach a depth of about 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Deep fry the onion rings: Carefully place a few coated onion rings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to turn them as needed.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Drain and season: Remove the fried onion rings from the oil and transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining onion rings.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve: Serve the crispy onion rings warm with the prepared creamy dipping sauce on the side.
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Crispy Onion Rings with Creamy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
For the Onion Rings
- 2 large white onions, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 tablespoon red powdered seasoning, (such as paprika, chili powder, or a spice blend)
- 1 cup sparkling water, cold
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs, mixed with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying, or as needed
- salt, to taste
For the Creamy Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. If desired, stir in minced fresh chives just before serving.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the onions: Separate the sliced onion rings carefully. Set aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Set up the breading stations: In a shallow dish, place 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour. In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of all-purpose flour with the red powdered seasoning. Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water until a smooth, somewhat thick batter is formed. In another shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs mixed with herbs.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Coat the onion rings: Working with one onion ring at a time, first dredge it lightly in the plain flour, shaking off any excess. Next, fully submerge the floured ring in the sparkling water batter, ensuring it's completely coated. Finally, transfer the batter-coated ring to the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thorough and even coating on all sides. Place the coated onion ring on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining onion rings.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Heat the oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, pour enough vegetable oil to reach a depth of about 3 inches. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Deep fry the onion rings: Carefully place a few coated onion rings into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to turn them as needed.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Drain and season: Remove the fried onion rings from the oil and transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining onion rings.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve: Serve the crispy onion rings warm with the prepared creamy dipping sauce on the side.