Crispy Buttermilk Onion Rings Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides extra crunch.

cornstarch

Cut the onion into slices about a quarter of an inch thick and separate the rings, discarding the smaller ones.

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour and cornstarch together.

Add smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and sugar to the flour mixture and mix well.

Coat the onion slices lightly in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well covered.

Whisk an egg in a separate bowl and add it to the leftover flour mixture, mixing it together.

Add buttermilk to the egg and flour mixture until it reaches a thick batter consistency, slightly thicker than pancake batter (about 1 cup).

Prepare crushed croutons in a separate bowl for coating the onion rings.

Dip each onion ring into the batter, letting the excess drip off, then coat it in the crushed croutons, pressing lightly to ensure they stick.

Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or large pot until hot, ensuring the oil is calm and not bubbling aggressively.

Fry the onion rings in batches, flipping them to ensure even cooking until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the fried onion rings and place them on a cooling rack with paper towels underneath to drain excess oil.

Season the onion rings with pink salt if desired before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens