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    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Appetizers > Easy Appetizers

    Homemade Onion Rings

    Published: Sep 3, 2021 · Modified: Jul 13, 2022 by Melissa · 2 Comments

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    Classic Onion Rings are great for any occasion. These crispy onion rings are dipped in a simple batter and then fried to perfection.

    Onion rings can be found on most restaurant menus in the United States. They are really popular and for good reason. Learning how to make onion rings at home is quick, easy, and delicious.

    Onion Rings Recipe

    Onion rings are a fun appetizer to serve at a gathering or they make a great snack to munch on while watching football with friends. I have also used them as a side dish when grilling hamburgers or turkey burgers.

    This recipe for onion rings is quick and easy. You slice the onions, prepare the batter, dip, and then fry. Anyone can whip these up in no time flat.

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    What kind of onion is best for onion rings?

    I prefer to use yellow or white onions for onion rings. They fry up really well and I usually have them in the pantry.

    How thick should I slice the onion for onion rings?

    For onion rings, you will want to slice the onion into large rings that are ¼ inch thickness. Instead of throwing the smaller sections away, save them for other recipes.

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    How do you keep onion rings from getting soggy?

    If the onion rings are covered in too much batter they won’t crisp up. Over battering causes the onion rings to retain too much moisture so they tend to get soggy once they are out of the fryer. Aint nobody want a soggy onion ring.

    What do you serve with onion rings?

    Onion rings make a great side dish for hamburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, or any type of BBQ. They would also be so good as a salad topper or eaten like French fries with ketchup.

    top view of onion rings on a tray lined with paper towels

    More great Fried Foods Recipes:

    • Fried Wonton Recipe
    • Easy Egg Rolls
    • Homemade Corndogs
    • Fluffy Glazed Donuts Recipe
    • Navajo Taco Recipe

    If you’ve tried this simple onion ring recipe or any other recipe on Bless this Mess, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some pictures of it, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories AND add your photo to your comment so that other can see your creation

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    Homemade Onion Rings


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    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 45 min
    • Yield: Serves 8
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    Description

    Classic Onion Rings are great for any occasion. These crispy onion rings are dipped in a simple batter and then fried to perfection.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 large white or yellow onions
    • 2 quarts light oil for frying (such as canola, vegetable, or corn oil)
    • 1 cup cornmeal
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 cups whole milk

    Instructions

    1. Prepare your onions by slicing off the root and stem end. Remove the outer few layers of the onion skin. Slice the onion into ¼ to ½ inch slices, it'll normally be 4-5 slices per onion. Use your hands to separate the onion slices from each other, without breaking them and keeping them in rings.
    2. Add your oil to a large Dutch oven or high walled cast iron skillet and place it over medium-high heat to start heating your oil. If you have a paddle thermometer, you can clip it to the side to see the temperature (I recommend using a thermometer for best results). 
    3. In a medium mixing bowl add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine.
    4. Add the eggs and milk and stir to combine well.
    5. When your oil has reached 350 degrees to 375 degrees F., drop one onion ring into the batter. Press it into the batter with a fork and use the fork to remove it from the batter. Hold it over the bowl and allow the extra batter to run off a bit. Add the battered onion ring carefully to the hot oil.
    6. Repeat with a few more pieces of onion so that you have 4-6 in your pan, depending on the size (don’t crowd the pan or add too many). 
    7. Let the onion rings cook for 3-5 minute or until they are a deep golden brown. Use a spider strainer or a wire skimmer to remove the onion rings from the oil and place them on a paper towel lined baking sheet.
    8. Repeat with remaining onion rings until they are all cooked, adjusting your burner temperature as needed to help maintain a steady oil temperature. 
    9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces. 

    Notes

    • I think they are a great side to corndogs and I'll normally make some of both for a fun dinner. Fun fact, the batter I use for both is the same expect you add a little garlic powder to these. That being said, it's find to omit it and do half corndogs and half onion rings with the batter!
    • Prep Time: 30 min
    • Cook Time: 5 min
    • Category: side
    • Method: fry
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: homemade onion rings, how to make onion rings, onion rings recipe, how to fry onion rings, fried onion rings, fried onion rings recipe

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    Onion rings are a total crave worthy food. You will love making these in the comfort of your home because they are simple, crunchy, and oh so tasty!

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    1. Margie

      April 11, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      I just divided the recipe in half and made a small batch. They were absolutely delicious! Thanks such a great and simple recipe.

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    2. Lija

      February 01, 2022 at 7:32 pm

      Great recipe, but it came out thick, had to increase milk by at least double. I swapped out the regular AP flour for Gluten Free, swapped sat out with my Mix up Salt, it still worked out my rings are light.

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