Old-Fashioned Onion Rings Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
16 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large sweet or Spanish onion, sliced into ¼-inch slices
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 quart vegetable or canola oil, for frying
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
  1. Separate the onion slices into individual rings.
  2. Arrange a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Dredge the onion slices in the flour mixture and set aside on the rack.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk, then add half of the flour mixture to the milk and combine into a batter.
  6. Dredge the onion rings in the batter and return to the wire rack.
  7. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350 F.
  8. Combine the breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a medium-sized bowl.
  9. Working one at a time, press the onions into the breadcrumbs, making sure to coat both sides.
  10. Carefully drop the onion rings into the oil, making sure not to crowd the pot.
  11. Fry the onion rings in batches for 4 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
  12. Once fried, remove the onion rings and drain on a paper towel-lined sheet tray.
  13. Serve the onion rings warm, with a dipping sauce of choice.