2 Ways to Make Very Crispy Onion Rings

Tired of the soggy onion rings from fast-food restaurants? How about you make them at home instead? Here are 2 ways to make very crispy onion rings by Brian Lagerstrom on Youtube. I can assure you that these will turn out amazing. Watch the video below for detailed instructions.

Extra crispy onion rings

Ingredients:

• 2 large white onions
• 2-1/2 cup of all-purpose flour (+2-3 cups for dredge)
• 1-1/4 cup of corn starch
• 1-1/3 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/5 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1.5 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2-3 cups of buttermilk
• neutral oil (canola, grapeseed, or avocado)

Instructions:

Step 1:

Cut the bottom and top of the onion rings. Make a 1 layer score on one side to remove the outer layer. Slice them into 3/4 to 1″ planks and remove the small middle rings.

Step 2:

In a medium bowl, combine flour, corn starch, baking powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 3:

Get two small containers. In one container add buttermilk and add 2-3 cups of flour into the other container for the dredge.

Step 4:

Coat each ring with plain flour and then drop it into the buttermilk. Let the excess drip off then drop it into the breading to coat. Repeat the same process for all rings. Once done, bread each ring a second time by dripping it into the buttermilk and then into the breading. Place them in a single layer on a baking tray.

Step 5:

Fill a large pot with 1/3 of oil and place over medium heat. While the oil heats, preheat the oven to 200F and add an empty sheet tray with a wire rack.

Step 6:

When the frying oil is hot, lower the onion rings carefully, one at a time. Do not overcrowd the pot. After 2 minutes, flip the rings over and fry for 2 minutes more until golden and crisp. Use a strainer to remove them and place them on a wire rack in the preheated oven while you cook the remaining batches.

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Beer battered onion rings

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour for the batter and 2-3 cups for dredge
• 2/3 cup of rice flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 12 oz of beer of choice (or club soda)

Instructions:

Step 1:

Slice the onions the same way in the above recipe then place them on a sheet tray. Freeze them for 30-45 minutes. Rinse them under water to thaw to shorten the cooking time later. Dab any excess water before dredging.

Step 2:

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, rice flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in 10 oz of beer. If needed, use the additional 2 oz to thin.

Step 3:

Pace the 2-3 cups of flour in a separate container. Coat onions into the dredge and shake off the excess. Next, place them in the liquid batter.

Step 4:

Preheat the pot of oil (about 1/3 full of the fry pot).

Step 5:

Just before you’re ready to fry, coat each battered ring with the flour, shake off the excess and drop it into the wet batter once more. Toss to cover, let it drip, and carefully drop into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the mixture. Fry each side for 1-1.5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Place fried onion rings onto a wired lined sheet tray in a warm oven and continue cooking the remaining batches.

2 Ways to Make Very Crispy Onion Rings