Homemade Onion Rings 🧅

Ingredients

• 1 large Onion (about 200 g, peeled and sliced into thick rings)
• 100 g All-Purpose Flour (plain flour, sifted)
• 50 g Corn Flour (fine corn starch, adds extra crunch)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder (double‑acting)
• 1 tsp Salt (regular table or kosher salt)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder (adds savory depth)
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (provides subtle smoky flavor)
• 200 ml Sparkling Water (cold, carbonated for a light batter)
• 2 L Vegetable Oil (neutral oil such as canola or peanut, for deep‑frying)

Instructions

1. Slice the Onion

   Trim the ends off the onion and slice it into ½‑inch‑thick rings, then separate the rings from each other.

   Time: PT5M

2. Remove Membrane

   Carefully peel off the thin outer membrane from each ring to improve texture.

   Time: PT2M

3. Soak Rings

   Place the onion rings in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

4. Make Dry Mix

   In a separate bowl combine 100 g plain flour, 50 g corn flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Whisk until fully blended.

   Time: PT3M

5. Dry the Rings

   Drain the soaked rings and pat them completely dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT2M

6. Light Flour Coat

   Toss the dry onion rings in a thin layer of the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

   Time: PT3M

7. Prepare Batter

   Add about 200 ml sparkling water to the remaining dry mix and whisk until smooth. If the batter is too thick, add a splash more water.

   Time: PT3M

8. Heat Oil

   Fill the deep pot with oil and heat it to 180 °C, using a thermometer to monitor the temperature.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

9. Batter the Rings

   Dip each flour‑coated onion ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully lower it into the hot oil.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

10. Fry Until Golden

    Fry the rings for 2–3 minutes, or until they turn golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 180°C

11. Serve

    Serve the onion rings immediately while hot and crispy.

    Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g