Crispy Golden Onion Rings (Printable)

Crispy golden onion rings coated in light batter and deep-fried to perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings

→ Batter

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 cup cold sparkling water or cold beer for extra crispiness

→ Coating

09 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, optional for extra crunch

→ For Frying

10 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

# Directions:

01 - Separate onion slices into individual rings and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
03 - Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water or beer until a smooth, thick batter forms.
04 - Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
05 - Working in batches, dip onion rings into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. For extra crunch, dredge battered rings in panko breadcrumbs before frying.
06 - Carefully lower onion rings into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sparkling water trick creates the lightest, most airy batter youve ever tasted
  • They stay impossibly crispy for hours, no more soggy leftovers
  • Way better than frozen, and honestly faster than driving to a drive-thru
02 -
  • Cold batter and hot oil are non-negotiable for maximum crispiness
  • Dont overcrowd the pot or the oil temperature will drop and youll end up with greasy rings
  • Let them drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels if you want them extra crispy
03 -
  • The sparkling water hack came from a chef friend who swears it creates the lightest batter ever
  • Double-dipping creates an extra thick shell that some people absolutely love
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