Jul 14 2026
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Onion Rings Recipe

Inspired by Lil Rays
Time30m
Serves4

Freshly Sliced & Fried to Perfection

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Ingredients

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Batter Ingredients

Onion Preparation

Method

Batter Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk together until well combined.

  2. 2

    Add Water

    Gradually add the cold water to the dry mixture, whisking continuously until smooth and thick. The batter should be slightly thicker than pancake batter. Set aside.

Onion Preparation

  1. 3

    Slice Onions

    Peel the large onions and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rings. Carefully separate the rings and place them in a bowl.

Frying

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a deep frying pan or a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can check the temperature by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle and float to the top.

  2. 5

    Coat Onion Rings

    Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing any excess batter to drip off.

  3. 6

    Fry Onion Rings

    Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.

  4. 7

    Drain and Cool

    Once golden brown, remove the onion rings from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining onion rings.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Serve the onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or ketchup.

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