Best Kentucky Fried Onion Rings Recipes

CRISPY FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Separate onion slices into rings. Dip rings into batter. In a deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. In batches, fry onion rings until golden brown, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet, heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, beer, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth. Dredge onion slices in the batter, until evenly coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

KENTUCKY FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• PREHEAT manufacturer's recommended amount of vegetable oil in deep-fryer to 365°F (OR) preheat enough fat to onion rings in a deep heavy stovetop pot to 365°F (use a heat-safe thermometer to gauge).
• PEEL then slice 2 large sweet onions into 1/3-1/2 inch rings (you may use all of onion, or just the larger outer rings).
• INTO a medium bowl add 1 cup self-rising flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared Recipe #453973, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; MIX ingredients well; WHISK in 1 cup cold water and 1 egg until combined well, without over-mixing.
• ADD 1/3 cup all-purpose flour into a small bowl for the DREDGE; FILL another small bowl with 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional) if a panko breading is desired for the final coating.
• TOSS a few onion slices in the flour DREDGE until lightly coated.
• DIP a few floured onions into the BATTER; REMOVE rings one at a time using a fork or skewer, until 3 or four are battered.
• LIGHTLY coat onion rings in panko breadcrumbs, if using, lifting once again onto the fork/skewer.
• TILT battered/breaded onion rings off the skewer, onto the surface of hot oil; SHAKE fryer basket gently to prevent onion rings from sinking and sticking (which they inevitably do sometimes).
• TURN onion rings once, using the skewer, when light golden on the underside; CONTINUE frying just until light golden brown on both sides (don't overcook!); REPEAT with remaining onion rings.
• SEASON with a light sprinkle of salt if desired; SERVE with your favorite condiments and ENJOY!

DEEP-FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Soak onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• Whisk flour, buttermilk, egg, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Dip onion rings in batter, working in batches; fry battered onion rings in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and soak for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the egg, water, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne; stir into egg mixture until smooth. , Drain onion rings; dip into batter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes one each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

BATTER FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Cover onion slices with cold water and let stand 30 minutes.
• Remove to paper towels and press to dry.
• Separate into rings.
• Combine flour, sugar and salt.
• Combine milk and egg in a medium bowl and add dry ingredients and melted shortening; mix thoroughly.
• Dip onion rings in batter and fry in deep fryer or skillet filled with a couple of inches of oil until golden brown on both sides.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Serve immediately.