Description
Deliciously crispy onion rings made with a crunchy panko and parmesan coating, perfect for frying or baking as a healthier alternative. These golden rings are easy to prepare and great as a snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions
- 2 large onions
Breading
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups panko
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Other
- oil for frying (amount enough to fill skillet ½ inch deep)
Instructions
- Heat Oil: In a medium-sized skillet, pour oil to fill about ½ inch up the sides and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit or is hot enough for frying.
- Slice Onions: Peel the 2 large onions and slice them into rings approximately ¼ inch thick, separating each ring carefully.
- Prepare Breading Stations: In one small bowl, combine 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon baking powder. In another bowl, whisk 3 large eggs until smooth. In a third bowl, mix 2 cups panko, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
- Coat Onion Rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into the whisked eggs, and finally coat with the panko mixture pressing gently to adhere. Repeat for all onion rings.
- Fry Onion Rings: Carefully add the coated onion rings to the hot oil in batches, frying until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Optional Baking Method: To bake instead of frying, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. After coating, arrange onion rings on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve: Serve the crispy onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as ranch, ketchup, or spicy mayo.
Notes
- For even crispier results, double dip onion rings by repeating the egg and panko coating steps.
- If baking, use a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow air circulation around the onion rings for extra crispiness.
- Use mild or sweet onions for a balanced flavor, or try red onions for a slightly sharper taste.
- To reduce oil absorption in frying, make sure the oil is fully heated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit before adding onion rings.
- Parmesan cheese adds a savory depth to the coating but can be omitted for a simpler version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
