These oven baked onion rings are a healthier alternative to the traditional fried version. They are coated in a crunchy seasoned breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden brown and crispy. Perfect as a tasty appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, cut into thick rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mix together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another dish, beat the eggs.
- Dip each onion ring in the flour mixture, then the beaten eggs, and finally the breadcrumbs, making sure to coat evenly.
- Place the coated onion rings on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the onion rings are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Baking the onion rings instead of frying them reduces the amount of oil and calories in the dish.
The crispy coating on these onion rings is made with panko breadcrumbs, which gives them a great crunch.
You can customize the seasoning in the flour mixture to suit your taste preferences.