Easy Panko Crusted Onion Rings Recipe

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Onion rings have earned a good reputation as an appetizer, side dish, or snack. They are crispy, slightly sweet, and savory. But have you ever tried breaded onion rings with panko bread crumbs? The whole new level of crispiness is a game-changer! Dunk these golden-brown fried onions in chipotle ranch, aioli, or your favorite dipping sauce for a yummy fried food treat.

Tips on Making Panko Crusted Onion Rings

Our panko onion rings recipe is one of the best ones out there. You could make these in a deep fryer, air fryer, bake them in the oven, or turn them into frozen onion rings for later. Either way, these tips we listed down below will definitely up your game in making them. So take note and make sure to apply them in your cooking for guaranteed crispy onion rings every time.

Use yellow onions and pick the biggest ones you can find. They make the best onion rings because these slightly tart and sweet onions are not too watery. Bigger onions give you more big rings to fry. In addition, don’t worry about the smaller ones, save them in a zip lock bag and use them for other recipes later.
Coat the onions just enough with both the batter and panko. If there’s too much batter, they will not maintain their crispiness and easily turn soggy. So let them cool on the wire rack for a while.
Drop them in hot oil. The ideal frying temperature is between 350 to 365 degrees F. If you don’t have a kitchen thermometer, you can check by sticking the end of a wooden spatula all the way to the bottom of the frying pan. At the right temperature, there should be tiny gently boiling bubbles around it. If the oil is already smoking, then it’s too hot.
Do not overcrowd the pan, or else the cooking temperature will drop, steam will collect in the pan, and the panko-breaded rings won’t turn crispy. Best to always cook them in a single layer be it in an air fryer basket, baking sheet, or deep fryer.
If you want to skip the dip, sprinkle parsley, ground black pepper, grated parmesan, garlic salt, and onion powder on top of your homemade onion rings for extra flavor.

How To Make Panko Crusted Onion Rings

You’ll surely enjoy each crunchy bite of these panko crusted onion rings. Recreate the popular snack with our quick and simple recipe.

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

2 yellow onions, (12 oz), large, cut into thick rings
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp salt
2 eggs
1½ cups milk
1½ cups panko bread crumbs
vegetable oil, for frying

To Serve:

dipping sauce, of your choice, and any accompaniments

Instructions

Heat some oil in a deep-fryer at 365 degrees F.
In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated and set them aside. Whisk the egg and milk into the flour mixture.
Dip the rings into the batter to coat, then place them on a wire rack for draining until they stop dripping. Place the rack over a baking tray.
Spread the panko bread crumbs on a plate or on a shallow dish. Place the rings one at a time on top of the crumbs, and shake off any excess.
Deep fry the rings a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they become golden brown. Drain the onion rings onto a basket lined with kitchen towels.
Serve with your favorite sauce and accompaniments. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Sugar: 6g
:
Calcium: 178mg
Calories: 265kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Cholesterol: 61mg
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 2g
Iron: 3mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Potassium: 223mg
Protein: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 846mg
Trans Fat: 1g
Vitamin A: 179IU
Vitamin C: 3mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why soak onion in ice water before making onion rings?

Soaking sliced onion in ice water for at least 10 minutes before frying them dilutes their sulfur content making them sweet and less pungent. So if you have extra time on your hands and prefer toning down the sharp taste and smell of onions, do this step before breading them.

How do you make onion rings from scratch without a deep fryer?

To make these panko-fried onion rings without a deep fryer, you can cook them in an air fryer. Another way is to bake them. After preheating the oven to 450 degrees F, lay them in a single layer on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake them for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Conclusion

With their crispy exterior and tender insides, these onion rings really are crave-worthy. They’re also incredibly easy to make at home. No need to go out for a bite of these crunchy snacks. Make some at home and enjoy them with the family!