Onion Rings Recipe

Preparation and Cooking

1. 1

   Prepare the Onions

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

2. 2

   Make the Batter

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

3. 3

   Add Sparkling Water

   Gradually add the cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until you achieve a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the onion rings.

4. 4

   Prepare the Coating

   In a separate bowl, place the panko breadcrumbs. This will be used to coat the onion rings after dipping them in the batter.

5. 5

   Heat the Oil

   In a large, deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Use enough oil to submerge the onion rings (about 2 inches deep).

6. 6

   Dip and Coat the Onion Rings

   Take an onion ring, dip it into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the panko breadcrumbs. Repeat this process for all onion rings.

7. 7

   Fry the Onion Rings

   Once the oil is hot (test by dropping a small amount of batter into the oil; it should sizzle immediately), carefully add a few coated onion rings to the oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.

8. 8

   Cook Until Golden Brown

   Fry the onion rings for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

9. 9

   Serve

   Serve the onion rings hot with your favorite dipping sauce.