How To Prepare Crispy Onion Rings

Crispy onion rings are a perfect accompaniment to a burger or hot dog. It is an easy dish to prepare and, although we can take it with any sauce as a complement, tomato sauce or barbecue sauce is usually used. Do you dare to try them?

Crispy onion rings recipe

Onion rings have become popular due to their interesting taste and texture. As we already mentioned, they are often prepared as an accompaniment to certain fast foods. For this reason, it should be remembered that they should be eaten in moderation, only occasionally.

As a curious fact, it is worth mentioning that the onion is a vegetable rich in essential nutrients. According to information published in Phytotherapy Research , they contain vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds such as flavonoids that are associated with health benefits.

Of course, the availability of these nutrients varies depending on their preparation. So, once again we remember to eat these rich onion rings in moderate portions. 

Ingredients for the onion rings

To prepare onion rings, the following ingredients are needed:

• 1 medium-sized onion
• 1 cup of flour (120 g)
• ¼ tablespoon of baking powder (1 g)
• Salt to taste)
• ¼ tablespoon of paprika or red chili powder (1 gram)
• 1 egg
• 1 glass of milk (200 ml)
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (1 gram)
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs (120 g)
• 1 cup of sunflower oil (250 ml)

Making the onion rings

To get the onion rings crisp, the following steps should be followed:

• Peel the onions and cut them into circles about 1 centimeter thick.
• Separate the rings carefully, and reserve the large and medium-sized ones, which will be the ones we will use in the recipe. The rest of the rings can be used in another recipe.
• Combine the flour, yeast, salt and paprika, and stir to integrate the ingredients well.

• Go through the onion rings through the mixture, one by one, and  shake them lightly to remove excess flour in them.
• Add the milk, pepper and egg to the flour mixture. Beat to get a well integrated mixture without lumps.
• Coat the onion rings, one by one, in the new mixture, and drain the excess.
• Pass the rings through the breadcrumbs on a flat plate.

Steps to fry onion rings

1. Heat plenty of sunflower oil in a frying pan.
2. When hot, start frying the onion rings  four at a time.
3. Turn them over when the batter is golden brown, being careful not to burn them.
4. Once they are browned on both sides,  remove them from the oil and place them on a plate with absorbent paper, to remove the excess oil.

To accompany these delicious onion rings, we can prepare a homemade barbecue sauce.

Homemade barbecue sauce

Consistent with the information published on Wikipedia , barbecue sauce is a type of sauce that is often used to enhance the flavor of meats. However, it also has other uses. Therefore, we propose to use it to enjoy onion rings. In addition, we give you the homemade recipe.

Ingredients

• ½ onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• ½ cup of crushed tomato (125 ml)
• 1 teaspoon of sugar (5 g)
• 2 tablespoons of mustard (30 ml)
• 3 tablespoons of honey (50 g)
• 3 tablespoons of vinegar (45 ml)
• ½ teaspoon of salt (2 g)
• ½ teaspoon of black pepper (2 g)
• 2 tablespoons of cola (30 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (30 ml)
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil (45 ml)

Preparation

• Put the oil in a saucepan and sauté the chopped garlic and onion.
• Add the tomato, sugar and a tablespoon of vinegar.
• Stir constantly, and gradually add the rest of the ingredients.
• When everything is mixed, let the sauce reduce and thicken.
• Once the sauce reaches the desired consistency, place the mixture in a blender glass and blend until it has a homogeneous texture without lumps.
• For a more intense spicy touch, add a few drops of tabasco.
• Let it rest in the fridge for a couple of hours.

What did you think of these onion rings? As you can see, they are easy to prepare. In addition, with the sauce they are tastier. Prepare them at home, especially if you have a special occasion with your family or friends. They will love it!