Southern-Style Onion Rings

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. Line 2 baking sheets or 1 tray with paper towels; set aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place 1 ½ cups flour in a shallow bowl. Pour milk into a second shallow bowl. Whisk remaining 2 cups flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and black pepper together in a third shallow bowl.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Dredge onion rings in plain flour; shake off excess. Dip into milk. Press into cornmeal mixture. Place breaded rings, unstacked, on wax paper-lined baking sheets.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Lower onion rings carefully into the hot oil a few at a time. Fry until golden brown. Transfer to the paper towel-lined baking sheets. Repeat with remaining onion rings. Serve immediately.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)