Here’s a classic onion ring recipe—crispy on the outside, sweet and tender inside 🧅
Crispy Onion Rings
Ingredients
- 1–2 large onions (yellow or sweet)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice onions into ½-inch rings and separate them.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In another bowl, whisk milk and egg.
- Dip onion rings into flour, then into milk mixture, then back into flour.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onion rings in batches 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Extra-Crispy Option
- Use panko breadcrumbs after the batter
- Or replace milk with buttermilk for extra crunch
Baked or Air-Fried
- Oven: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15–20 min, flipping halfway
- Air fryer: 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 min
Dipping Sauces
- Ketchup
- Ranch
- Spicy mayo
- BBQ sauce
If you want, I can give you a beer-battered version, a no-egg recipe, or an air-fryer-only method.
