Description
Crispy, cheesy onion rings with a flaky panko-parmesan crust for a perfect snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium yellow onions (approx. 600 g / 1.3 lb)
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 50 g (1/3 cup) cornstarch
- 120 g (2 cups) panko breadcrumbs
- 75 g (3/4 cup) grated sharp cheddar
- 30 g (1/3 cup) parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tsp (4 g) baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 240 ml (1 cup) buttermilk
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) beer (optional)
- 1 1/2 tsp (8 g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) black pepper, freshly ground
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1.5–2 liters)
Instructions
- Slice and separate the onions: Peel and slice onions into rings. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Make the batter: Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs with buttermilk and optional beer, then combine.
- Prepare the panko-parmesan dredge: Toss panko with parmesan and cheddar, and spread on a tray.
- Double-dip the rings: Dip rings in batter, then in panko, and chill for 5–10 minutes.
- Fry until golden: Fry rings in batches until deep golden and crisp for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For best results, maintain oil temperature and avoid overcrowding during frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 rings
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg