Crispy Golden Onion Rings

Crispy, golden onion rings coated in light batter and fried to perfection for an irresistible appetizer or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large yellow onions, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rings

→ Batter

02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour

03 - 1/2 cup cornstarch

04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

05 - 1 teaspoon salt

06 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

08 - 1 cup cold sparkling water or cold beer for extra crispiness

→ Coating

09 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, optional for extra crunch

→ For Frying

10 - Vegetable oil for deep frying

# How-To Steps:

01 - Separate onion slices into individual rings and set aside.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.

03 - Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water or beer until a smooth, thick batter forms.

04 - Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.

05 - Working in batches, dip onion rings into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. For extra crunch, dredge battered rings in panko breadcrumbs before frying.

06 - Carefully lower onion rings into the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp.

07 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

The batter stays impossibly light and airy thanks to the bubbles in sparkling water
These onion rings emerge from the hot oil with the most satisfying golden crunch that makes you forget they came from your own kitchen

02 -

Keep your batter ice cold throughout the frying process, as warm batter creates soggy onion rings
Crowding the oil drops the temperature dramatically and creates greasy results instead of crispy ones

03 -

Pat your onion rings dry with paper towels before battering them, as excess moisture prevents the batter from adhering properly
If the batter starts to feel thick or gummy during use, whisk in another tablespoon of cold sparkling water