Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients

• 2 units Onions (large, peeled and seeded)
• 95 g Cornstarch (maïzena)
• 150 g All-purpose flour
• 1 cuillère à café Baking powder
• 1 cuillère à café Fine semolina
• 2 cuillères à café Sweet paprika
• 180 g Breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Ground black pepper
• 1 unit Egg
• 250 ml Milk (whole or semi-skimmed)
• 500 ml Frying oil (sunflower or peanut) (to reach 2‑3 cm depth in the pot)

Instructions

1. Cut the onions into rings

   Peel the onions, remove the ends, then cut them into rings about 0.5 cm thick. Separate the rings with your finger.

   Time: PT5M

2. Prepare the coating batter

   In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, semolina, paprika, salt and pepper. Add the beaten egg, then gradually incorporate the milk while whisking until you obtain a smooth, slightly thick batter (similar to pancake batter).

   Time: PT7M

3. Let the batter rest

   Let the batter rest for 10 minutes at room temperature. This allows the cornstarch to absorb the liquid and thicken slightly.

   Time: PT10M

4. Coat the onion rings

   Take a ring, dip it into the batter using a spoon or fork, let the excess drip off, then roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated. Repeat with all rings and place them on a plate.

   Time: PT5M

5. Heat the oil

   Pour the oil into the pot, heat over medium‑high heat until it reaches 175‑180 °C (test with a thermometer or by dropping a small piece of batter which should fry immediately).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 175-180°C

6. Fry the rings

   Place the rings, two at a time, into the hot oil. Fry for 2 minutes on each side, turning regularly until golden and crispy.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 175-180°C

7. Drain and season

   Remove the rings with a slotted spoon, place them on paper towels, then sprinkle salt immediately for good penetration.

   Time: PT2M

8. Serve

   Arrange the rings on a platter, accompany with ketchup or your favorite dip sauce and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g