Roasted Onion Rings As Side Dish Food

OVEN-BAKED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Separate onion slices into individual rings.
• Whisk egg whites with milk in a bowl until thoroughly combined; season egg mixture with a pinch of cayenne pepper. Place panko crumbs into a separate bowl.
• Place onion rings into a large resealable plastic bag. Add flour, salt, and black pepper; seal bag and shake until rings are well coated with flour.
• Drop flour-coated onion rings into egg white-milk mixture, a few at a time, and toss lightly with tongs until coated. Place rings into panko crumbs and gently shake the bowl to toss the crumbs with the onion rings until rings are coated with crumbs.
• Transfer coated onion rings to a large baking sheet; spray rings lightly with cooking spray.
• Bake in the preheated oven until onion rings are tender and crumbs are lightly golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

SOUR CREAM AND ONION-ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 370 degrees F.
• Whisk together the sour cream and onion dip mix, 2 teaspoons of the onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a large bowl (large enough to use for dredging). Set aside 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mixture for later. To the mixture in the bowl, stir in 1/4 cup of the flour. Set aside.
• In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup flour, the cornstarch, remaining 2 teaspoons onion powder, the salt, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Add the seltzer and sour cream and whisk until just smooth. Stir in the chives. The batter should be the consistency of thick paint.
• Add the onion rings to the seasoned flour and toss to lightly coat. Working in 2 batches, dredge the floured rings in the batter, letting the excess drip back in the bowl, and add to the oil. Fry, flipping occasionally, until very crisp and deep golden, about 4 minutes per batch. Drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
• While still hot, season the onion rings with the reserved sour cream and onion seasoning mixture. Serve immediately, with ketchup.

BAKED SWEET ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Place egg substitute in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Dip onion rings into egg, then roll in crumb mixture. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.

RESTAURANT STYLE ONION RINGS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or pot to 365 degrees. Onion slices should be about 1/4 inch thick. Separate the onion slices into rings and set aside.
• In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
• Dip the onion slices in the flour mixture until completely coated and set aside.
• Whisk the eggs and milk into the flour mixture.
• Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat and place on a wire rack to let excess batter drip off.
• Pour the bread crumbs in a large bowl. Gently toss battered onions into the bread crumbs and and coat evenly.
• Deep fry a few rings at a time for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Place finished onion rings on paper towels to drain.
• Season with seasoning salt and serve.

OLD FASHION ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on stove to frying temperature.
• Slice onion in rings.
• Combine baking powder, salt, flour, egg, & water in a large bowl to make the batter. Stir until mixed.
• Dip onion rings into batter.
• Immediately place dipped rings into frying oil.
• Cook until golden brown. You may need to flip the onion ring if your oil isn't very deep.