Crispy Onion Rings with Garlic-Paprika Batter and Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 medium onions (Peeled and sliced into 1-inch-thick rings)
• oil (For frying)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (For the wet batter)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (For the wet batter)
• 1 tsp baking powder (For the wet batter)
• salt (To taste; for the wet batter)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the wet batter)
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder (For the wet batter)
• 1 tsp black pepper powder (For the wet batter)
• 0.667 cup cold water (Use less or more as needed to make a thick batter)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (For the dry batter)
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (For the dry batter)
• 1 tbsp dried parsley (For the dry batter)
• salt (To taste; for the dry batter)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (For the dry batter)
• 1 tsp black pepper powder (For the dry batter)
• 1.5 cup panko breadcrumbs (For the dry batter)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise (For the sauce)
• 2 tbsp ketchup (For the sauce)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (For the sauce)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder (For the sauce)
• salt (To taste; for the sauce)
• black pepper (To taste; for the sauce)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the onions and slice them into rings approximately 1 inch thick.

2. 2

   Separate the onion rings and remove the membranes from inside them. Carefully pat the rings dry if there is any moisture.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the wet-batter flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, and black pepper powder.

4. 4

   Gradually add the cold water to the wet-batter mixture, stirring until a thick batter forms. Use slightly less or more water as needed to reach the stated thick consistency.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, combine the dry-batter flour, cornstarch, dried parsley, salt, garlic powder, black pepper powder, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix well so the ingredients are evenly distributed.

6. 6

   Dip each onion ring into the wet batter, turning it so it is evenly coated.

7. 7

   Roll each battered onion ring in the dry mixture, coating it evenly on all sides.

8. 8

   In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to prepare the sauce.

9. 9

   Heat the frying oil to 350°F / 175°C.

10. 10

    Fry the coated onion rings in batches of 3 to 4 at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

11. 11

    Serve the onion rings hot with the prepared sauce.

Notes

The source does not specify how much oil to use or provide storage instructions. Frying time is given as 2 to 3 minutes per batch.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• side dish
• vegetarian
• crispy
• deep-fried
• American
• party food