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Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 175°C, ensuring enough oil to submerge the onion rings completely.
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir thoroughly to blend.
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Pour buttermilk into a separate bowl for dipping, and place panko breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.
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Dip each onion ring into buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with the flour mixture, shaking off surplus.
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Return floured onion ring to the buttermilk briefly, then dredge thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently for adhesion.
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Carefully immerse coated rings into hot oil in batches to prevent overcrowding; fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp.
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Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried onion rings onto paper towels to absorb residual oil.
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Present the onion rings warm alongside your preferred dipping sauce.