Description
Crispy Fried Onion Rings elevate classic pub snacks with golden, crunchy perfection. Generous coating and expert technique ensure maximum flavor that delights taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (180 ml) dry bread crumbs
- 2 large onions
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preparation: Carefully slice onions into uniform 1/4-inch rings, meticulously separating intact rings and discarding fragmented pieces.
- Flour Coating: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a seasoned dry foundation. Thoroughly dust onion rings with the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Batter Creation: Whisk egg and milk into the flour blend, transforming the dry ingredients into a smooth, silky liquid coating.
- Breading Process: Spread breadcrumbs on a flat surface. Dip floured rings into the liquid batter, allowing excess to drip off, then generously coat with breadcrumbs, ensuring complete coverage.
- Frying Technique: Heat oil in a deep vessel to 365°F, monitoring temperature with a cooking thermometer. Gently lower rings in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain consistent oil temperature.
- Finishing Touch: Fry rings until achieving a rich golden-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes, turning once to ensure even crispiness. Drain on paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil and preserve the delicate, crunchy exterior.
Notes
Manage Onion Texture: Select fresh, firm onions with tight layers to prevent rings from falling apart during coating and frying process.
Temperature Control: Maintain consistent oil temperature at 365°F to achieve golden-brown exterior without absorbing excessive grease or becoming soggy.
Batter Consistency: Whisk batter until smooth and free of lumps, ensuring even coating and crispy texture across all onion rings.
Drain Technique: Place fried rings on wire rack or angled paper towels to prevent bottoms from becoming greasy and losing crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg