Old-Fashioned Onion Rings
These delicious onion rings are easy to make at home. The breaded coating fries up perfectly crispy while the onion itself stays sweet and tender.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Slice onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a sheet of aluminum foil.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Prepare breading station by setting out 3 wide, shallow dishes. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in the first dish. Whisk milk and egg together in the second dish. Place bread crumbs in the third dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, turning several times until fully coated with flour.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Transfer to the egg mixture and use a fork to turn until coated. Lift onion with the fork and shake gently so excess liquid drips back into the dish.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Place onion in the bread crumbs and turn several times to coat, scooping crumbs over the ring if necessary.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Lift again with the fork, tap any excess bread crumbs back into the dish, and place on the wire rack while you prepare the remaining onion rings.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Deep-fry 3 to 4 onion rings at a time in the preheated oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels while you deep-fry the remaining rings.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Sprinkle with seasoning salt before serving.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (3 servings total)