Crispy Onion Recipes

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🧅Crispy Onion Recipes

You can make classic onion rings or crispy onion ring chips using simple ingredients and proper frying or baking methods.

🍽️ Recipe 1: Classic Crispy Onion Rings

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 cup cold club soda

  • 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs

  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Onions

Peel the onions and slice them into thick rings.
Separate the rings gently and set aside.

2. Make the Batter

In a bowl, mix:

  • Flour

  • Baking powder

  • Salt

  • Garlic powder

In another bowl, whisk:

  • Egg

  • Cold club soda

Combine both mixtures to form a smooth batter.

3. Coat the Rings

Dip each onion ring into the batter, letting excess drip off.
Roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.

4. Fry

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to medium heat (about 175°C / 350°F).
Carefully place onion rings into hot oil.
Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

5. Drain and Serve

Remove and place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve hot with ketchup or creamy dip.

🌸 Recipe 2: Onion Ring Chips (Crispy Bloom-Style)

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Onion

Cut off the top of the onion.
Place root-side down and slice downward in sections without cutting fully through the base.
Gently spread the layers apart.

2. Prepare the Coating

Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, whisk eggs with olive oil.

3. Coat the Onion

Dip the onion into egg mixture, then into flour mixture.
Make sure seasoning reaches between layers.

4. Fry or Bake

For Frying:
Heat oil to medium temperature.
Lower onion carefully into oil and fry until golden brown.

For Baking:
Place onion on baking tray.
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes until crisp.

5. Serve

Place on plate and serve with creamy sauce or ketchup.

⭐ Helpful Tips

  • Use sweet onions for best flavor

  • Cold batter makes crispier coating

  • Always fry in moderate heat

  • Serve immediately for best texture

  • Can be baked for lighter option

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