Onion Rings

Onion rings are onions dipped in batter or breading and then fried. Popular in the United States and around the world, they are considered a type of fast food or appetizer.

Fast Facts

1. First onion ring recipe in 1933
2. The rings appeared in an ad for Crisco
3. Normally eaten with ketchup or ranch dressing
4. The fried onion can also come in an Onion Bloom or Onion Loaf
5. Cooking time: About an hour

Make your own Onion Rings

Ingredients

1. 1 cup buttermilk
2. 2 large yellow onions, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch thick rings
3. 2 cups all-purpose flour
4. Peanut oil or vegetable oil
5. Spices or hot sauce of your choice

Directions

Combine buttermilk with spices or hot sauce in a bowl and add onion rings. Coat in the marinade and refrigerate for an hour. In a pot, pour oil and heat to 360 degrees. In a large dish, combine the flour with your seasoning and then coat the rings in the flour evenly. Shake off excess flour and place rings in the hot oil. Fry for about three minutes or until brown. Place rings on paper towels to drain oil and allow to cool. —Adapted from Food Network¹

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