Jul 14 2026
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Onion Rings Recipe

Inspired by McElroy's Harbor House
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Batter

Breadcrumbs

Oil for frying

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Slice Onions

    Peel the onions and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rings. Separate the rings and set them aside.

Batter Preparation

  1. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.

  2. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the milk. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.

Coating

  1. 4

    Bread the Onion Rings

    Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Frying

  1. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a large, deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Fry the Onion Rings

    Carefully add the breaded onion rings to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  3. 7

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the onion rings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

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