Baked Onion Rings
The ultimate comfort food, Baked Onion Rings are crispy, savory, and irresistible. Made with sweet onions and a crunchy coating, these easy bites are perfect for any occasion. Serve them hot with your favorite dips for a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Chef's Knife
- Whisk
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 large Sweet Onion or Red Onion, thinly sliced into rings
- 1/2 cup Gluten-Free Panko or Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs Use whole grain for a healthier option.
- 1/2 cup Flour Optional gluten-free flour.
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- to taste Kosher or Sea Salt
- 1 Egg White
- 3/4 cup Low-Fat Milk or Low-Fat Buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. This initial step is crucial as a hot oven will help achieve that desired crispiness right from the start.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the panko or whole wheat bread crumbs, flour, salt, black pepper, and baking powder. Stir them together until evenly mixed, ensuring a uniform seasoning for each ring.
- Now, take your large, thinly sliced onions and separate them into individual rings. This is where the magic begins—each ring will soon be coated and transformed!
- Add the separated onion rings to the flour mixture, gently tossing to make sure all rings are coated. Be careful not to break the rings during this process.
- Once coated, remove the onions from the mixture and set them aside. This step ensures that the flour mixture is not too wet when you dip the onions later.
- In another bowl, whisk together the low-fat milk and egg white. This batter will add a light, crispy coating to the onion rings.
- Add this milk-egg mixture to the leftover flour mixture and stir to combine, ensuring the batter is smooth and ready for dipping.
- Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Place the dipped rings on a non-stick cookie sheet. This step is essential for getting that perfect crispy texture.
- Lightly spray or drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the onion rings. This will help them brown beautifully in the oven.
- Bake the onion rings in the preheated oven. After 10 minutes, flip them to ensure even baking. Continue baking until they are golden and crispy, about 10 to 15 more minutes.
Notes
- Tip 1: If using this recipe for Green Bean Casserole, reduce cooking time by 5 minutes as the onion rings will continue to brown while on top of the casserole.