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How To Make Perfect, Extra Crispy Homemade Onion Rings From Scratch

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Inside: Once you try these extra crispy onion rings, you will never need to search for another recipe. They are perfect appetizers for any occasion!

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These onion rings are extra crispy and extra delicious!

Homemade Extra Crispy Onion Rings are one of my favorite appetizers to make - especially for game time parties and more.

Onion rings are a very popular snack food here in the United States. You can find them in pretty much any fast food restaurant and many sit down restaurants as well. Growing up in Mexico they weren’t as popular, but you could still see them in some places. 

So how do you satisfy your onion rings craving when you don’t want to go to a restaurant? You make them at home, of course!

This delicious appetizer is easy to make, but it can be hard to get them perfectly crispy at home. This recipe will ensure that your onion rings come out perfectly crispy every time. They have a perfect batter to coat the onion rings and the outer covering  creates a crispy exterior that will have everyone coming back for more. 

Onion rings are great as a side dish but you can also put them on hamburgers, hot dogs or more! For a delicious smoked burger recipe, check this out. 

What Kind Of Onion Should You Use To Make Onion Rings

You may be wondering what kind of onion is best when making onion rings. This recipe is so good, that you can really use pretty much any variety. That said, I usually go with white onions as they tend to fry up really well. I have used other types of onions as well though and I have never had any complaints. 

How to Make Onion Rings

STEP 1: Start by cutting the onions into rings about ¼ of an inch thick, separating them from each other. This recipe works best with the big and medium sized rings.

Expert Tip: Instead of wasting the small rings, save them in a bag for other recipes that use onions.

Choose a perfect onion for your onion rings

STEP 2: The next step is to prepare the breading by combining the flour, the baking powder, the salt and the paprika. You can replace the paprika with chili powder, or omit it completely if you don’t have it on hand. Mix well and coat each onion ring with the mix before shaking to remove excess flour.

breading the onions for onion rings

STEP 3: Next, in another bowl, we combine the milk, the pepper, and the egg and beat until well combined. Add the remaining flour mixture and stir until no lumps remain. Coat each onion ring in this mixture as well and then coat in breadcrumbs.

Adding breadcrumbs to onion rings

STEP 4: The final step is to fry in a fryer or in a pot with enough oil to cover the onion rings. I recommend adding about 3-4 onion rings at a time so that it is less likely that they burn. Once ready, pat dry with some paper towels to get rid of the excess oil.

Frying onion rings to a golden brown.
Although onion rings are not very common in Mexico, they definitely go well with some Mexican classics like Carne Asada, Chicken Tortilla Soup, and Tacos Al Pastor. I love combining recipes from different cultures into a single, diverse meal that everyone can enjoy. 

They also go great with smoked meats like these ribs from Slowpoke Cooking.
 
This recipe is fairly simple. That said, if you have any questions about how to make it please come back and leave a comment below. 

Need More Appetizers? Check These Out:

  • Extra Crispy Fried Pickles
  • Loaded Bacon, Cheddar and Ranch Fries
  • Authentic Mexican Guacamole
  • Extra Crispy Chorizo Potato Balls
  • Bacon, Cheddar, and Chipotle Corn Dip

Products Used in this Onion Rings Recipe

Fryer: While you can definitely make these in a pot with oil, it is easier to do in a fryer. I recommend this one because it has a large capacity and two baskets, but there are many others to choose from as well.

Measuring Spoons/Cups: You are going to need to measure all of the different ingredients that you use to make these crispy onion rings. My measuring cups always seem to get separated and sometimes I can’t find the one I need. I recommend this set, because it has the spoons and cups all together, is stainless steel, and has a solid ring to keep them together.

Kitchen Prep Bowls: Since you have to use multiple bowls in this recipe for the batter, the flour mixture and the bread crumbs, it is important to have some good kitchen prep bowls. I like these ones because they can be used to prep and they are good for serving as well.

Knife Set: When you make onion rings, you want to make sure that you make nice, clean cuts on the onions so that you get the perfect ring. If you don’t have a sharp, high quality knife set yet, I recommend this one. It will last you for years and will result in perfect onion rings.

Condiment Bowls: These onion rings go great with many sauces, including our homemade ranch. You will want to have some of these condiment bowls on hand so that you can try it with as many different sauces as you want.

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Homemade Extra Crispy Onion Rings

Homemade Extra Crispy Onion Rings are one of my favorite appetizers to make - especially for game time parties and more.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 Onion Rings
Calories: 275kcal
Author: Charbel Barker

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion
  • ½ cup of All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tablespoon of Baking Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon of Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Egg
  • ¾ cup of Milk
  • 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of table salt
  • Bread Crumbs to coat
  • Canola Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Rinse the onion and cut into approximately ¼ inch rings
  • Carefully separate the rings from each other (setting aside the smaller ones for other recipes)
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and paprika in a medium bowl.
  • Coat each onion ring in the flour mixture and set aside
  • Combine the remaining flour mixture that you coated the onions with, with the milk, egg, and salt and beat well until no lumps remain
  • Coat each onion ring in the above mixture and shake away the excess
  • Coat each onion ring in breadcrumbs
  • Fry the onion rings in a fryer or a pot with oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Onion Rings | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g
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Comments

  1. Maddy says

    February 15, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    Just finished. They definitely are crispy! I’ve got lots of batter left over but I suppose you can’t use less than an egg. Definitely don’t want any more onion rings; I’m full!
    I was a bit worried about the quantities (a tablespoon of paprika!?) but it turned out fine. Except I’m not the world’s biggest smoked paprika fan. Might go with regular paprika next time.

    Reply
  2. Selma says

    March 25, 2019 at 11:46 am

    Like it very much

    Reply
  3. Alex says

    April 9, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    Wow so quick and easy. would make again for sure

    Reply
    • Charbel Barker says

      April 9, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe.

  4. Anonymous says

    May 6, 2019 at 10:20 am

    Very delicious and easy to make! I was skeptical about the amount of paprika but it came out great. The PDF recipe at the end does not mention what to do with the pepper

    Reply
  5. Cheryl Arrowood says

    May 19, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    Do you think these would work well with freezing?

    Reply
  6. Amber says

    June 22, 2019 at 2:25 am

    AMAZING! Crunchy, perfect recipe. I paired with chipotle aioli and it was incredible. Look no further for the perfect onion ring recipe.

    Reply
  7. Nate Hammond says

    November 5, 2019 at 10:39 am

    The best onion rings ever made

    Reply
    • Susan says

      June 6, 2020 at 6:46 am

      Never knew was so easy to make!

  8. Lynn Meadows says

    December 1, 2019 at 10:47 pm

    I love these onion rings! I’ve never tried to make onion rings at home before but your step-by-step instructions made it easy for me to follow. Thank you so much. It’s now a family favorite and perfect for Football season appetizers =)

    Reply
    • Charbel Barker says

      December 2, 2019 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks, Lynn! I’m glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe! It is definitely one we use all football season long too 🙂

  9. Atika says

    March 24, 2020 at 10:35 am

    Amazing best onion rings came out a bit spicy but I didn’t mind that x

    Reply
  10. Najmstar says

    April 2, 2020 at 8:54 am

    Hi I am about to try your recipe but I’m very concerned regarding the TABLEspoon of baking powder to a 1/2 a cup of flour don’t sound right ..shouldn’t it be a TEAspoon instead?

    Kind regards

    Najmah

    Reply
  11. Shelley M says

    April 6, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    Made them for the first time and they turned out perfect. My son said this is the best thing I’ve ever cooked LOL. Great recipe.

    Reply
  12. Danae says

    April 10, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    This was the best, crunchiest onion rings! A definite keeper! I used 1/2 paprika and 1/2 chili pepper. My entire family loved it, thank you .

    Reply
  13. ysidro Redondo jr says

    April 28, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Hello, I am getting ready to make your recipe , I don’t have a fryer , so I am going to use a pot with oil, but I don’t see what temperature the oil should be ?

    Thanks you .

    J.R

    Reply
  14. turd boi 420 says

    May 8, 2020 at 11:36 am

    very nice

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    • Emily says

      June 5, 2020 at 9:43 pm

      I fried mine at 350f for 3-5 mins and they were perfect! Not soggy. Crispy and delicious!

  15. Frank says

    May 11, 2020 at 9:57 am

    I was worried about so much smoked paprika so I switched it out for sweet paprika and added a teaspoon of ground cayenne. Darn good.

    Reply
  16. Sheliasjpoli says

    May 15, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    What if I don’t have bread Crumbs

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      June 10, 2020 at 2:24 pm

      You could make your own by putting bread in a food processor and then baking the crumbs. Hope this helps!

  17. Ritika Raj says

    May 17, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    What a mouth-watering recipe of onion rings! Thanks for such amazing recipe.

    Reply
  18. Gi says

    May 27, 2020 at 5:19 am

    Great recipe!

    Reply
  19. Dawn says

    August 1, 2020 at 8:36 am

    Can you use an air fryer?

    Reply
    • Charbel Barker says

      August 3, 2020 at 8:20 am

      Hi Dawn,

      I have never attempted to make these in an air fryer. My initial thought is that it should work, but since I have never used one for these, I can’t say for sure. If you do try it, please let me know how it turns out!

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