Crispy and Light Onion Rings with Spicy Dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (For the batter)
• salt (To taste; for the batter)
• 0.5 tsp red chili powder (For the batter)
• 0.5 tsp paprika (For the batter)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (For the batter)
• 0.5 tsp onion powder (For the batter)
• 1 tsp dried parsley (For the batter)
• 1 tsp baking powder (For the batter)
• 1.5 cups buttermilk (For the batter)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (For the dry coating)
• salt (To taste; for the dry coating)
• 0.5 tsp dried parsley (For the dry coating)
• 1 large white or yellow onion (Peel, trim both ends, and slice into rounds about 1/2 inch thick; separate into individual rings and reserve the small center pieces for another use)
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs (For coating the onion rings)
• frying oil (For frying; amount not specified)
• flaky sea salt (For seasoning the finished onion rings; amount to taste)
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise (For the spicy dip)
• 1 tbsp sour cream (For the spicy dip)
• 1.5 tsp lemon juice (Described as a splash, approximately 1.5 tsp)
• 3 tbsp hot sauce (For the spicy dip)
• 0.5 tsp fresh dill (For the spicy dip)
• ranch dressing (Optional alternative for serving; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour with salt to taste, the red chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, and baking powder. Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly.

2. 2

   Add the buttermilk to the seasoned flour mixture and mix until a smooth batter forms.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, salt to taste, and 1/2 tsp dried parsley to make the dry coating.

4. 4

   Peel the onion and trim off both ends. Slice it straight across the width into rounds about 1/2 inch thick.

5. 5

   Gently separate the onion slices into individual rings. Keep the larger outer rings and reserve the small center pieces for another use.

6. 6

   Prepare a separate bowl with the panko breadcrumbs.

7. 7

   Coat each onion ring first in the seasoned dry flour, then dip it into the buttermilk batter, and finally coat it with the panko breadcrumbs.

8. 8

   Fry the coated onion rings in oil until golden brown and crisp. The source does not specify the oil temperature, frying time, or amount of oil.

9. 9

   Season the hot onion rings with flaky sea salt and serve.

10. 10

    To make the spicy dip, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, hot sauce, and fresh dill. Mix well and serve with the onion rings.

11. 11

    Alternatively, serve the onion rings with ranch dressing.

Notes

The source does not specify frying temperature, frying time, oil quantity, or the exact number of usable rings from the onion. The small onion center pieces are reserved for another use.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• snack
• vegetarian
• crispy
• fried
• party food
• onion rings