Touchdown Crispy Onion Rings (Printable)
Golden, ultra-crispy onion rings served with creamy ranch dressing, ideal for snacks or gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
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# How To Make It:
01 - Separate the sliced onions into individual rings and set aside.
02 - In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. In a second bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
03 - Dredge each onion ring first in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk-egg mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Press gently to ensure the crumbs adhere well.
04 - Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
05 - Fry the onion rings in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pot.
06 - Remove rings with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt while hot.
07 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
08 - Serve the crispy onion rings warm with ranch dressing on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The panko coating creates this shattering crunch that you just cannot get from a freezer bag
- Making your own ranch takes five minutes and tastes like something from a restaurant
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- Oil temperature is everything, too hot and they burn before cooking through, too cool and they turn greasy
- Do not skip the paper towel draining step, that extra oil ruins the crunch fast
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- Use a candy thermometer or instant read thermometer to maintain that 350 degree sweet spot
- The larger onion rings from the center of the onion are everyone is favorite, do not cut them smaller