Crispy homemade onion rings (Printable Version)

Golden, crispy onion rings fried to perfection with a light, flavorful batter.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large yellow onions, sliced into 1 cm rings

→ Dry Ingredients

02 - 150 g all-purpose flour
03 - 50 g cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for sprinkling)
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Liquids

08 - 250 ml club soda or sparkling water

→ Frying

09 - Vegetable oil for frying

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 175°C.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, paprika, and garlic powder until combined.
03 - Slowly pour in the club soda while whisking until a smooth batter forms, then let it rest for 5 minutes.
04 - Separate the onion slices into individual rings and pat them dry with paper towels.
05 - Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
06 - Fry the coated rings in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Transfer the fried rings to a wire rack and sprinkle with additional salt while still hot.
08 - Serve immediately with preferred dipping sauces.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allowing the batter to rest improves its texture, resulting in crispier onion rings.