These onion rings offer the ideal balance of crispy, golden coating and tender onion inside, seasoned with smoky and spicy flavors for an irresistible snack or side dish.
Ingredients extracted via AI
onionbuttermilkhot saucegarlic powdersmoked paprikachipotle chili powderall-purpose flourcornstarchpanko breadcrumbsflaked salt
Procedure generated via AI
Slice the onion into rings from the root downwards, then remove the top part. Gently peel the onion, including the membrane if present.
Choose a medium-sized onion that offers a good ratio of batter to onion rings. If the onion is flat, slice it in half to get nicely shaped rings.
Dip the onion rings into the remaining buttermilk you have prepared.
Add a splash of hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chipotle chili powder to the buttermilk, stirring gently to avoid breaking the rings.
In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour and cornstarch in a ratio of about 60% flour to 40% cornstarch. Add the same spices used in the buttermilk mixture.
Allow the onion rings to drain off excess liquid, then immediately coat them in the flour mixture to help them dry slightly.
Dip the rings again into the wet (buttermilk) mixture, then lightly coat them with panko breadcrumbs.
Fry the onion rings in hot oil at 175 °C (350 °F) for about 4 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
Sprinkle the finished rings with a pinch of flaked salt before serving.