Learn how to make crispy and delicious homemade onion rings with this easy recipe. These onion rings are the perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal. They are golden brown, perfectly seasoned, and have a crunchy coating. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these onion rings from scratch in no time. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- oil for frying
Directions
- Peel the onions and slice them into 1/2 inch thick rings. Separate the rings and set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the buttermilk into another shallow bowl.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs. Make sure to press the breadcrumbs onto the onion ring to ensure a crispy coating.
- Place the coated onion rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Once the oil is heated, carefully place a few onion rings into the hot oil using tongs. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the fried onion rings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat steps 8 and 9 with the remaining onion rings.
- Serve the homemade onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
