Golden Crispy Onion Rings (Printable)
Golden, crunchy onion rings with a flavorful batter, ideal as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large yellow onions
→ Batter
02 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
03 - ½ cup cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1 cup cold sparkling water
→ Coating
09 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
→ Frying
10 - Vegetable oil for deep frying
# Directions:
01 - Peel onions and slice into ½-inch thick rings. Separate and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
03 - Gradually whisk cold sparkling water into dry ingredients until smooth and thick enough to coat a spoon.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
05 - Dip each onion ring into batter, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
06 - Fry the coated rings in batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
07 - Remove rings with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
08 - Serve hot with preferred dipping sauce.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The batter is light and flavorful, making the onion rings irresistibly crispy without feeling heavy
- Perfect balance of spices and texture that turns everyday onions into a special treat
02 -
- Using cold sparkling water is the trick to that extra light batter everyone notices but hardly guesses
- Adding a pinch of baking powder makes the coating puff up slightly, giving you that airy crunch
03 -
- Maintain oil temperature consistently to avoid soggy or burnt onion rings
- The secret to the perfect crunch is double coating: batter then breadcrumbs, without rushing the dripping step