How to Make Onion Rings

In most of the homes, onions are a must in almost every recipe! Some people even prefer to eat raw onions with some cuisines! Did you know that this pungent and spicy tasting bulb has many health benefits? Yes, it is true that onion can cure and prevent a number of ailments. Onions can reduce the blood sugar levels as well as also prevent osteoporosis! Not only this, onions contain quercetin and phenol, which are antioxidants. These antioxidants are said to help in reducing the possibility of cancer! Apart from these major health benefits, onions can also help you to sleep, as they can cure insomnia. I am sure this is a good news for onion lovers! Now that we know so much about onions, let's proceed and learn how to cook them!

How to Make Onion Rings from Scratch
While choosing onions for onion rings; go for the wide ones and not the tall ones. This is because, you will be able to get wider rings from the wide onions. Go on slicing rings till you reach the end of the root. When you reach the end, (which is actually the top, when you hold an onion in hand), slice of the root in a circular way, from the center. You can easily separate thick onion rings, but if they do not get separated, place the ring between your palms and gently squeeze them in an oval shape. Move it in your hands for a few times. The rings will get loosened up, now you can easily separate them. But remember to start the separation from the innermost ring. Your literal onion rings are ready!

Onion Ring Recipes
Here are a few onion ring recipes to awaken your taste buds!

Onion Ring Recipe Without a Deep Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 large Bermuda onion
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 tsps baking powder
• Shortening or oil for frying
• 1 tbsp. salad oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tsps salt
• 1 egg white

Peel and slice the onions in about inch thick slices. Separate into rings. Put the slices in water, for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, drain the water and spread the rings on paper towels. Now make the batter and sift salt and baking powder into it in a bowl and keep aside. In another bowl, beat the egg yolk , add milk and salad oil. Stir well. Add this mixture to the flour mixture; stir until it becomes smooth. Now beat the white egg until stiff peaks form. Mix it into batter and keep aside. Heat 1 inch of shortening in a saucepan to 190C. Dip the onion rings into the batter and drop them into the hot pan and fry till they turn golden.

Onion Rings Recipe in An Oven

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet onion
• tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 cups cornflakes
• 2 tbs. vegetable oil
• cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• cup plain dried breadcrumbs
• cup low-fat buttermilk

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Add cornflakes and breadcrumbs to a food processor and grind till until fine crumbs are formed. Remove it in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, cayenne, flour, and add salt and pepper to taste. Dip the onion rings in the egg mixture, drip off the excess mixture and cover them with the cornflake mixture. Place the rings on a wire rack. Now pour oil onto a rimmed baking sheet and place it in the oven; heat for 2 minutes. Remove the sheet from oven and turn it around, so that the rings are evenly coated with oil. Put these rings on the sheet and bake them for 20 minutes; turning them once, till they turn golden brown.

Onion Rings Recipe In a Deep Fryer

Ingredients

• Onions
• Eggs(s)
• Flour
• Vegetable Oil

Fill the deep fryer with oil, as per the manual and heat accordingly. Make onion rings as told above. Now beat one egg in a bowl and blend. Coat the onion rings with the egg wash. If needed, beat another egg. Dip the rings, into the flour and place them into the frying basket. Lower this frying basket into the heated oil. When the onions turn golden brown, remove them put on a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt.

Onion Rings Recipe Without Eggs

Ingredients

• 2 sweet onions
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• A pinch cayenne
• 1 cup vegan buttermilk
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Add cayenne and buttermilk in a bowl and add the onion rings to the mixture. Let it soak for about 15 minutes. Now heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a pan. Put flour, pepper and salt in a re-sealable bag. Add the rings and shake the bag well. When the oil is hot, add a few rings to the pan. Do not over-crowd the pan. Fry for about 2 minutes, till they turn golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Now that you know how to make onion rings, start making them soon. Also, invite some friends over for tea and have a delicious tea party with these onion rings!