Crispy Golden Onion Ring Chips (Printable)
Ultra-thin onion rings fried golden and crisp, creating chip-like perfection for dipping.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large yellow onions
→ Breading
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Wet Ingredients
09 - 3/4 cup cold sparkling water
10 - 1 large egg
→ Frying
11 - Vegetable oil, for deep frying
# How To Make It:
01 - Peel the onions and slice them into very thin rings (about 1/8 inch thick). Carefully separate the rings.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold sparkling water and egg.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined; do not overmix. The batter should be smooth and slightly thick.
05 - Heat oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
06 - Working in batches, dip the onion rings into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place them into the hot oil.
07 - Fry for 2–3 minutes per batch, turning once, until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining onion rings. Serve immediately, optionally with your favorite dipping sauce.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sparkling water creates the lightest, airiest batter youve ever tasted
- These disappear faster than you can fry them, so make a double batch
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pot or the oil temperature will drop and you will end up with soggy rings
- The sparkling water must be ice cold, room temperature will not give you the same crispy results
03 -
- Use a mandoline if you have one for perfectly uniform thin slices
- Let the battered rings sit on a rack for a minute before frying to set the coating slightly