Onion Rings

2 large yellow onions (about 12 oz each), sliced 1/3 inch thick, separated into individual rings
1 cup (5 oz) all-purpose flour (scoop an level to measure)
1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper (or to taste)
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs, or more if needed
6 cups vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying


Instructions
1. Pour vegetable oil into a pot. Heat to 365 degrees over medium heat (and monitor temperature). Meanwhile prepare onion rings.

2. In a shallow dish whisk together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and baking powder.

3. Dredge onion rings in flour mixture, shake off excess (I just do two at a time and tap together to remove extra flour back into dish). Transfer onion rings to a baking sheet, reserve remaining flour mixture.

4. In liquid measuring cup whisk together buttermilk and egg. Pour mixture into remaining flour mixture and whisk to blend (mixture should be similar to the consistency of pancake batter, if needed add a little more flour to thicken or buttermilk to thin).

5. Pour panko into a separate shallow dish.

6. Working with a few onion rings at a time, dip into batter mixture coating each side, shake excess batter back into dish, then transfer to panko and press and coat each side in panko.

7. Transfer to preheated oil and fry until golden brown, turning halfway through frying (they should only take about 20 to 30 seconds per side). Fry in batches no more than 10 at a time to not overcrowd.

8. Drain on paper towel lined baking dish. Repeat process until all of the onion rings have been used up.
Serve warm with ketchup or fry sauce if desired.


Serve with ketchup, fry sauce, ranch, or bbq sauce.

Baked Onion Rings:If you are looking for a healthier alternative to oil frying baking is a great option.
Omit baking powder from recipe.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Prepare the onion rings as directed to cover with mixtures then spray with olive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray.
Place on greased baking sheet, spray with olive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray.
Bake until golden brown and crisp, turning halfway through, about 13 – 16 minutes.
Air Fryer Onion RingsOnion rings can also be cooked in the air fry rather than deep frying.
To do so preheated an air fryer to 375 degrees. Omit baking powder from recipe.
Dredge the onion rings in mixtures as directed then spray with olive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray.
Air fry in batches until golden brown and crips, about 11 to 14 minutes.

 from Cooking Classy