Combo # 1 Recipe
Onion Rings or Caesar Salad & Pop
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Ingredients
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Onion Rings (choose if ordering Onion Rings)
Caesar Salad (choose if ordering Caesar Salad)
Pop (Beverage)
Method
Onion Rings (choose if ordering Onion Rings)
- 1
Prepare onions
Peel the onions and slice into 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick rings. Separate rings and set aside.
- 2
Make batter
In a medium bowl whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper and paprika until evenly combined.
- 3
Wet mixture
In a separate bowl whisk the buttermilk and egg until smooth. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a thick batter forms. The batter should be thick enough to cling to rings; if too thick, add 1–2 Tbsp milk, if too thin, add 1–2 Tbsp flour.
- 4
Breading setup
Place panko breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Working in batches, dredge each onion ring in the batter, letting excess drip off, then press into panko to coat completely. Set coated rings on a wire rack while oil heats.
- 5
Heat oil
Pour vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to a depth of about 2–3 inches. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, test by dropping a small bit of batter—if it sizzles and rises, it’s ready.
- 6
Fry rings
Fry the coated rings in batches, careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry 2–3 minutes per batch, turning if necessary, until golden brown and crisp. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove rings and drain on a wire rack or paper towels. Fry remaining rings.
- 7
Caesar Salad (choose if ordering Caesar Salad)
- 8
Prep lettuce
Rinse and spin dry the romaine lettuce. Chop or tear into 1–2-inch pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 9
Assemble salad
Add the croutons and grated Parmesan to the lettuce. Pour the Caesar dressing over the salad (start with 1/4 cup and add more to taste) and toss gently to coat evenly.
- 10
Finish and serve
Season with a little freshly ground black pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice if using. Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately alongside the pop.
Pop (Beverage)
- 11
Pour 12 oz of the chosen carbonated soft drink into a cup over ice if desired. Serve chilled alongside the onion rings or Caesar salad.
