Best Onion Rings Recipe in the Oven ...healthier than fried

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter, crispier texture.

Cut the ends off the yellow onion and slice it into thick rings, about 1/2 inch thick.

Place the onion rings in a ziplock bag with some flour and coat them lightly.

Prepare a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together 2 eggs, half-and-half, and a little bit of butter to create a thick pancake batter.

Coat the floured onion rings in the pancake batter, ensuring they are well covered.

Gingerly coat the batter-covered onion rings with the breadcrumb mixture, using chopsticks to avoid clumping.

Arrange the coated onion rings on a baking sheet, spacing them out and placing smaller rings inside larger ones.

Spray the onion rings lightly with cooking spray to help them crisp up.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for about 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through after about 10-15 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Check for doneness and crispiness before removing from the oven.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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