Super Crispy Crunchy Onion Rings
Onion rings, onion rings, we all love onion rings. The problem is, when I get them in restaurants, they are soggy by the time I finish them. In light of that, I had to make my own and did they turn out super crispy and crunchy.
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- 3 - 4 large onions, sliced into 14 inch sections
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup cold, cold sparkling water
- 3/4 cups corn starch
- 2 cups bread crumbs (I use Italian seasoning or Panko)
- 3/4 quarts (3/4) litre of vegetable oil for frying
Divide the onions into rings. You will get various sizes. The ones you don't use, put in a bag for future use. Remove the membranes - see video.
To make the batter combine the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until combined. Add the sparkling water and whisk until a smooth silky mixture forms.
Add the corn starch to a second bowl and the bread crumbs to a third bowl.
Dredge the onion rings into the corn starch until well covered. Then, into the batter. Lastly into the bread crumbs. Set them aside on a wire rack.
In a large, flat pan, heat your oil to 350 degrees F or 180 C. You can use a deep fryer if you have one.
Place the onion rings into the oil. Fry them, in batches, until golden brown. This will take 4 or five minutes. Be sure to flip half way through. Set them aside on a wire rack.
Serve your onion rings with your favourite condiment and enjoy.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 304kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Saturated Fat 1.97g10%
- Sodium 626mg27%
- Potassium 128.97mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 31g11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
- Protein 3.8g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.
I use white onions, but you can use the onion of your choice. Just make sure they are fairly dry.
Adjust the seasoning according to your liking.
Panko or a coarse bread crumb work the best.
I fry in vegetable oil. If you use a different oil, make sure it has a high smoke point.
