Description
Crispy, melty onion rings with a light beer batter and a panko-Parmesan-cheddar crust for a crunchy shell and gooey cheese inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet onions (about 500 g)
- 180 g (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 50 g (1/3 cup) cornstarch
- 5 g (1 tsp) baking powder
- 6 g (1 tsp) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 240 ml (1 cup) cold beer or club soda
- 120 g (about 3 cups) panko breadcrumbs
- 60 g (1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 100 g (1 cup) finely shredded sharp cheddar
- Neutral oil for frying (about 1.5 L)
- Optional: 1/4–1/2 tsp smoked paprika or cayenne
Instructions
- Prepare the onions by cutting them into 1–1.5 cm (1/3–1/2 inch) thick rings and separating them into individual rounds. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create the dry mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, then add the cold beer or club soda; stir to combine and add to the dry mix.
- Combine the panko, grated Parmesan, and sharp cheddar in a shallow bowl to prepare the cheese crumb mixture.
- Pour neutral oil into a heavy pot and heat to 175°C (350°F).
- Dip each onion ring into the batter, then press into the panko mixture to coat.
- Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Drain on a wire rack.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with flaky salt and chopped parsley.
Notes
Ensure to control oil temperature for best frying results. Reheat leftovers in the oven for optimal crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 onion rings
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg