Homemade onion rings take a bit of work, but they are worth the effort, as they make an excellent appetizer or side dish. The ones made from this recipe are covered in a batter that is tasty and crunchy.

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • Frying oil
  • 1 cup sifted flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Paprika to taste
Part 1
Part 1 of 3:

Preparing the Onions

  1. 1
    Peel the onion and slice it 1/4-inch (6.35mm) thick. Separate the onion rings.
  2. 2
    Add the onion rings to a bowl of ice water and let stand for 30 minutes.
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  3. 3
    Place the rings onto paper towels to dry.
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Part 2
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Making the Batter

  1. 1
    Sift flour, salt and baking powder into a mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. 2
  3. 3
    Add the egg yolk to a small bowl and lightly beat.
  4. 4
    Add the beaten egg yolk, milk and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) of vegetable oil to the flour mixture.
  5. 5
    Add the egg white to another mixing bowl and beat until stiff.
  6. 6
    Fold the egg white into the batter. Do this gently.
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Cooking the Onion Rings

  1. 1
    Preheat 1-inch (2.5cm) of vegetable oil to 375ºF/190ºC.
  2. 2
    Dip the onion rings in the batter. Carefully place the dipped rings in the hot oil.
  3. 3
    Cook the onion rings until golden.
  4. 4
    Remove the onion rings using tongs or a similar long-handled implement. Drain the onion rings on paper towels. Once drained, they're ready to serve with the rest of your meal.
  5. 5
    Finished. Serve immediately while still hot and crispy.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How thick should I cut the onion?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can cut it as thin or as thick as you'd like. Keep in mind that the thicker you cut the onion, the longer it may take to cook.
  • Question
    Can we make onion rings without egg?
    Havarti2
    Havarti2
    Community Answer
    Yes. You could use milk instead.
  • Question
    What is the best type of food to serve with onion rings?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Salty foods. Foods like battered fish, steak, gammon etc, will all work well with onion rings. Chips work with onion rings too.
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Warnings

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Things You'll Need

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Deep saucepan or skillet
  • Frying thermometer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spoon

References

  1. Adapted from: Mom's Best Recipes Volume 2 by Shirley McNevich, Internet Archive

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Article SummaryX

To make homemade onion rings, start by peeling an onion and cutting it into 1/4-inch thick slices. Then, separate all of the rings and soak them in a bowl of ice water for 30 minutes. Next, while those are soaking, combine flour, salt, baking powder, egg, milk, and vegetable oil to make the batter. Finally, dip the onions in the batter and fry them in vegetable oil on the stovetop until they're golden brown. To learn how to prepare the batter for your onion rings so it's nice and crispy, scroll down!

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