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.
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.
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.
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Homemade Onion Rings
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: Serves 8
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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).
- In a medium mixing bowl add the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine.
- Add the eggs and milk and stir to combine well.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Repeat with remaining onion rings until they are all cooked, adjusting your burner temperature as needed to help maintain a steady oil temperature.
- 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
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!
Kiffany Trevithick
Mmmmm Perfect batter. The sugar in the recipe works great if you don’t have sweet onions. Don’t skimp! I added a little extra milk to make dipping easier. Still tastes amazing!!!! Home run on this one! Sending to all friends now….🥳🙏🏻😍
★★★★★
Jen
Is it baking soda or powder? Ingredients say one and directions say another.
Melissa
It's baking powder, thank you for asking, I have corrected that mistake.
Karla
Made these tonight and used walla walla sweets and they were fantastic. Family really enjoyed them.
★★★★★
Margie
I just divided the recipe in half and made a small batch. They were absolutely delicious! Thanks such a great and simple recipe.
Lija
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.
★★★★