Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 large white or yellow onions, sliced into ยฝ-inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp water or milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- ยฝ tsp paprika
- Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
Instructions
Prepare the Onions
Separate the onion slices into individual rings and set aside.
Set Up the Coating Station
Bowl 1: Mix flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Bowl 2: Beat eggs with water or milk.
Bowl 3: Add panko breadcrumbs.
Coat the Onion Rings
Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture first and shake off excess.
Next, coat in egg wash, then press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs until fully covered.
Fry Until Golden
Heat oil to 175ยฐC. Fry onion rings in small batches for 2โ3 minutes until golden brown and extra crispy.
Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to remove excess oil while keeping them crunchy.
Serve
Serve hot with spicy ketchup, garlic mayo, or smoky BBQ sauce ๐๐ฅ
Additional Notes
Secret to Extra Crunch โจ
Panko breadcrumbs create a lighter, crispier coating compared to regular breadcrumbs.
Professional Presentation Tip
Stack the onion rings loosely on a white plate with a small dipping sauce bowl in the center for that premium cafรฉ-style look.
Meal Prep & Storage
- Best enjoyed fresh and crispy
- Reheat in oven or air fryer for crunch
Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: 280โ340 kcal
- Protein: 6โ8g
- Carbs: 35โ40g
- Fat: 12โ16g