Rainy days and fries go together like ketchup on onion rings—perfectly paired to enjoy those monsoon vibes.
Rainy days may give you major snack cravings, but don’t be surprised if you aren’t in the mood for elaborate cooking. Before you start scrolling through the food delivery apps, I have a quick and crispy snack hack for you- homemade onion rings recipe.
These crunchy delights get sizzled up in hot oil quickly and take only a few minutes to achieve the perfect crispness. You can prepare the batter with simple ingredients like flour and spices found in your pantry. A quick mix of ketchup, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise creates a creamy, tangy sauce for your onion rings to dip in!
Tips For Making Crispy Homemade Onion Rings Recipe
Before jumping into the recipe, let me drop some tips on how to make the onion rings perfectly crispy.
- To prevent the onion rings from getting undercooked or overcooked, slice them uniformly. Slicing evenly helps all the onion rings cook at the same time and ensures crispiness.
- Make sure the pan is hot before you toss the onion rings into the oil. If the oil isn’t hot enough, the onion rings will absorb too much oil and become soggy. The right temperature for frying is around 350 Degrees Fahrenheit or 175 Degrees Celsius.
- As I mentioned, the oil must be pretty hot for frying. You should take care while lowering the onion rings into the pan. It’s best to use a slotted spoon or tongs to lower the rings gently and prevent splattering.
- Avoid cramming the pan too much while frying, as it will lower the oil temperature. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid having soggy onion rings.
Recipe Card
Crispy Onion Rings Recipe | Best Homemade Onion Rings
Ingredients
For Dipping Sauce
For Flour Mixture
- 1 cup / 125 g All Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup / 32 g Cornstarch
- ½ tsp / 2 g Baking Powder
- 1 tsp / 6 g Salt
- ½ tsp / 1 g Black Pepper
- 1 tsp / 3 g Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp / 5 g Paprika Powder
- 1 tsp / 2 g Red Chili Powder
- Cold Water
For Bread Crumb
- 1 cup / 60 g Panko Breadcrumbs
For Cooking
- Cooking Oil (To Deep Fry Onion)
- 2 large-sized Onions
Instructions
Prepare The Dipping Sauce
- Place a small dish on the table that will serve the dipping sauce with onion rings
- Measure out ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tbsp of ketchup, 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard and add it to the dish
- Add ½ tsp of chili paste and 1 tsp of garlic granules to the mix
- Use a small whisk to combine all the ingredients until the sauce is smooth, and set it aside for later use
Prepare The Dry Flour Mixture
- Take a mixing bowl to prepare the dry ingredients and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to it
- Measure out ¼ cup of cornstarch and add it to the bowl
- Sprinkle ½ tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of salt, and ½ tsp of black pepper over the flour
- Season the mixture with 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of paprika powder, and 1 tsp of red chili powder
- Use a small whisk to mix all the dry ingredients together
Separate Flour and Make The Batter
- Separate 1/3rd of the flour mixture and transfer it to another bowl. This portion will be used to make the batter
- Gradually add cold water to the separated portion of the flour mixture
- Stir continuously to mix the water with all the ingredients. Keep mixing until there are no lumps and a semi-thick batter forms.
- Adjust the amount of water you need to achieve the desired thickness.
Prepare Breadcrumbs
- Add 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs to a plate and set it aside. The breadcrumbs will coat the onion rings later.
- Cut Onions and Separate The Rings
- Take 2 large onions and place them on a chopping board.
- Cut the onions into ½-inch rings.
- Loosen up the inside of the onion rings with your hand and separate the individual rings.
- Remove the inner translucent membrane from each ring.
Coat The Rings
- Take an onion ring and dip it into the dry flour mixture first. Make sure the ring gets coated properly.
- Use a fork to dip the floured ring into the flour-water batter we prepared earlier.
- Finally, transfer the battered onion ring to the panko breadcrumbs and coat it thoroughly.
- Repeat the process for each onion ring.
- Once coated, transfer the rings to a wire rack and place a pan underneath to catch any drippings.
Fry The Onion Rings
- Grab a skillet and put it on the stove over high heat.
- Pour cooking oil into the skillet to deep-fry the rings.
- Reduce the heat to medium-high and carefully place the onion rings into the skillet one by one.
- Fry the rings until the color turns golden brown.
- Flip the rings with a fork once one side is cooked.
- Transfer the onion rings to a wire rack to cool and drain excess oil.
Cool and Serve
- Serve the crispy fried onion rings with the delicious dipping sauce you prepared earlier and enjoy!
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Freshly made onion rings, hot out of the pan, are hands-down better than any takeout or store-bought versions. Frying the onion rings at home allows you to adjust the seasoning and saltiness to your preference. Paired with the delicious dipping sauce, you better buckle up for a creamy, tangy, drool-worthy snack delight!
Recipe FAQs
It’s best to fry the onion rings within 10-15 minutes. If you want them crispy even after that, place them on a wire rack inside a warm oven.
Onions that don’t have a strong flavor are a good choice for making onion rings. You can use Yellow onions, Spanish onions, Vidalia onions, or any other sweeter varieties.
Yes, you can! Spray some cooking oil onto the rings and fry them at high heat until they turn golden brown.
You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheat them in the oven or air fryer before serving.
