Old Fashioned Onion Rings

SUBMITTED BY: Jean Marie  PHOTO BY: Tricia Jaeger 

"This is an actual recipe from a former employee of a popular drive-in restaurant. Crispy coated onion rings like the pro's make!"
Old Fashioned Onion Rings Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 423 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  3 Min
READY IN  18 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 large onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk, or as needed
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • seasoned salt to taste
  • 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  2. Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated; set aside. Whisk the egg and milk into the flour mixture using a fork. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat, then place on a wire rack to drain until the batter stops dripping. The wire rack may be placed over a sheet of aluminum foil for easier clean up. Spread the bread crumbs out on a plate or shallow dish. Place rings one at a time into the crumbs, and scoop the crumbs up over the ring to coat. Give it a hard tap as you remove it from the crumbs. The coating should cling very well. Repeat with remaining rings.
  4. Deep fry the rings a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with seasoning salt, and serve.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's note
  • The nutritional analysis for this recipe reflects an estimated 10% of the oil for frying as well as the full amount of the coating and breading. Therefore the values represented may not be accurate.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 27, 2008 by christina b 
Absolutely perfect, my husband fell in love with me all over again!! **UPDATE** I made these... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 10, 2006 by Susan A. 
I chose to bake these instead of frying. I did drizzle a bit of olive oil onto the dish so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 19, 2006 by AUSSIEMUM1 
Delicious! Crispy on the outside and tender inside. I used brown onions. I floured them with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 23, 2006 by TRISHIAK 
These are the best. I read in a recent cooking publication to slide a skewer through the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2006 by REDKNIGHTPREZ 
I made these for the guys at the fire hall. And I made a HUGE pile of them...not one was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 5, 2006 by HISANDTHEIRS 
Excellent recipe! The flavor was good, texture was awesome! Thanks for the recipe! The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 22, 2005 by FANTASKMANJAR 
These were real yummy. A good crispy onion ring. Left overs are excellent re-heated due to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2009 by Cat 
These onion rings turned out perfect. I used many of the tips that I found in these reviews. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 24, 2008 by naples34102 
One of my all time favorite foods, and so much better than the typical battered rings. Breaded... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 31, 2006 by DANIKA1066 
not the easiest recipe to make, but well worth the effort. i made these with sweet vidalias,... MORE


 
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Living In: Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada

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Nutritional Information
Old Fashioned Onion Rings

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 641

  • Total Fat: 34.6g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg
  • Sodium: 1311mg
  • Total Carbs: 68.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 14.1g

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