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Crispy Onion Rings

Sweet onion rings in a light sparkling-water batter with a crisp panko exterior.

SideVegetarianWeekend cooking
Total time40 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving7.2g protein
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Serves
4

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Ingredients

4 people

Onion rings

  • 2large brown onions (about 500g)
  • 100 gplain flour, divided
  • 50 gcornflour
  • 1 tspbaking powder
  • 1 tspsmoked paprika
  • 3/4 tspfine salt, plus extra to finish
  • 180–220 mlice-cold sparkling water
  • 100 gpanko breadcrumbs
  • 1.5–2 litresvegetable oil, or enough for the fryer

Per serving

425 kcal7.2g protein60g carbs18g fat

Nutrition calculated from 9 of 9 ingredients

Approximately 320 kcal, 7g protein, 48g carbohydrate, 11g fat and 4g fibre per serving; oil absorption varies.

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Method

  1. 01

    Peel the onions and cut across

    3 min

    Peel the onions and cut across into 1.5cm slices. Separate into rings, reserving tiny centres for another dish. Pat dry.

  2. 02

    Heat the oven to 120°C fan and

    3 min

    Heat the oven to 120°C fan and place a wire rack over a tray. Heat the oil to 180°C. Never fill a saucepan more than halfway and never leave hot oil unattended.

  3. 03

    Put 40g flour

    3 min

    Put 40g flour in one bowl and panko in another. In a third bowl whisk remaining flour, cornflour, baking powder, paprika and salt. Whisk in 180ml sparkling water, adding more only until the batter resembles single cream.

  4. 04

    Working in small batches

    3 min

    Working in small batches, dust rings with flour, dip in batter, let excess drip away and coat in panko.

  5. 05

    Fry for 2-3 minutes

    2 min

    Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until crisp and golden. Keep the oil close to 180°C and avoid crowding.

  6. 06

    Drain on the rack

    3 min

    Drain on the rack, season lightly and keep warm in the oven while frying the rest. Serve immediately. Cool used oil fully before handling.

Equipment check

6 items required

  • Deep-fat fryer or deep heavy saucepan
  • Frying thermometer
  • Three shallow bowls
  • Slotted spoon or frying spider
  • Wire rack over a baking tray
  • Kitchen paper

Dietary and allergen note: Vegetarian. Contains gluten. Check panko and sparkling water flavourings if allergies are severe.

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