Homemade Crispy Onion Rings

Homemade Crispy Crunchy Onion Rings, the best, easy, fried & breaded
(with a secret ingredient) onion rings you will taste. Delicious.

Prep Time Cook Time Total Time

15 mins 15 mins 30 mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish Cuisine: American Servings: 4 servings

5 from 1 vote
Calories: 616kcal Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients
CRUMB MIXTURE
1½ cups puffed quinoa
1½ cups bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt

BATTER
½ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ cup milk
1 egg

EXTRAS
20 slices large onion rings (medium sliced, approximately 1/3 inch)
1 cup all purpose flour
2-3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions
CRUMB MIXTURE
1. On a dinner plate mix together the quinoa, bread crumbs and salt. Set aside.

BATTER
1. In a medium bowl whisk together the ½ cup of flour, salt, baking powder and garlic powder.
Add the egg and milk and combine with a whisk until smooth.

PUTTING IT TOGETHER
1. In a plastic bag place the 1 cup of flour, add 2 onion rings at a time and shake to coat. Set
aside.
2. Dip the rings into the batter, then coat well in the crumb mixture, place on a parchment paper
lined baking sheet. Continue until all are finished. Cover the sheet with plastic wrap and
refrigerate for 30 minutes.
 3. Remove the onion rings from the fridge. In a large pot or deep frier heat the oil until 350°F /
180C. Fry the rings a couple at a time in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, remove with
a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with a little salt if desired. Serve
immediately. Enjoy!

Notes
Puffed quinoa also known as popped quinoa, are raw quinoa seeds that have been cooked on the
stovetop until they pop. The have the nutty flavor of cooked quinoa, except with an airy, crispy
crunchiness that adds a bit of a crunchy texture.

Opt for sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla for a milder flavor. Slice them to a thickness you
prefer—thicker slices result in more bite, while thinner ones offer extra crispiness.

The best oils for frying are peanut oil and canola oil because of their high smoke points, which
means the temperature when the oil begins to break down and, begins to smoke. Although
sunflower and corn oil work well too.

Maintain a consistent frying temperature to ensure even cooking. Too low, and the rings become
greasy; too high, and they might burn before cooking through.

Serve onion rings with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, ranch dressing, barbecue
sauce, or even spicy aioli, to elevate the flavor taste.

This is the type of food that should be eaten immediately they day preferably the minute they are
made, the longer they sit out they will lose their crispiness and become soggy.

To use an air fryer, spray the basket, place the rings in the basket and cook at 400F/200C for about
5 minutes then lightly spray the rings, continue to cook for another 5-6 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition
Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg
| Sodium: 1195mg | Potassium: 679mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 4mg |
Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 7.2mg

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