How To Make Crispy Onion Rings

Everyone knows french fries but what about onion rings. A favorite, commonly found in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and some parts of Asia. They are a golden ring deep-fried and crispy. The exact origins of the onion ring are unknown, then in 1933 “dipped in milk then dredged in flour appeared in a Crisco advertisement in The New York Times Magazine”. The A&W restaurant fast food chain is credited with popularizing the onion rings, introducing it to menu in the 1960s. Served with a turkey club, hamburger, hoagie or any sandwich you can think of.

A homemade appetizer that keeps people going back for more at any dinner or any social gathering. When Max and myself were making  Turkey clubs when we realized that we need a side, like potato chips or something. We had some left over onions from a previous and thought onion rings are easy enough to make. I whipped up this quick recipe to make yourself a single serving of onion rings. We didn’t have any beer but I suggest mixing some with your egg wash. If you’re looking for a more crisp onion ring try using a little vodka. The science behind this is that alcohol is mostly sugar, the reaction within flour and fryer give it the ultra crispness. They really are so delicious. I like to dip mine in hot sauce and ranch. Don’t forget NO DOUBLE DIPPING!! ← unless you have your own.

Ingredients:

1. 1 large onion peeled
2. 6 cups peanut oil
3. 3 eggs
4. 1 cup cornstarch
5. 2 cups All purpose flour
6. 4 tsp salt
7. 1 tsp pepper
8. 4 cups water

Equipment:

1. small soup pot
2. 6 qt heavy bottom pot
3. slotted spoon
4. small mixing bowl
5. measuring spoons and cups
6. Fryer/candy thermometer

Directions:

1. In a small soup pot heat up your water and salt until salt is dissolved. Almost simmering.
2. Cut your onions into rings. Carefully separate the onions into each ring.
3. In a small mixing bowl combine 2 tsp salt and pepper with flour and cornstarch. Stir until joined
4. In another small bowl mix your eggs
5. add your onions to the small soup pot and let sit for 5 mins.
6. Heat your oil in the heavy bottom pot to 350 degrees.
7. Working in batches with your onion rings. Dip them flour/egg/flour/egg/flour.
8. Fry until golden on both sides. about 1 min on each side.

Plating:

Dip these bad boys in your favorite sauce to give your mouth a level of pure ecstasy. Enjoy!

How To Make Crispy Onion Rings

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