Crispy golden-fried appetizer (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 large sweet or yellow onion, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 Tablespoon cornstarch
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 cup panko bread crumbs
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Oil for frying (canola oil, vegetable oil, or peanut oil recommended)
# Instructions:
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Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a shallow dish.
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Whisk flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder together in a separate shallow dish. Add breadcrumbs to a third shallow dish.
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Dredge onion rings in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk mixture, then breadcrumbs. Set aside for 10-15 minutes until ready to fry. The longer sitting time allows the coating to absorb some of the liquid and get tacky, which helps prevent a lot of it from falling off while frying.
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Heat 1" of oil in a large cast iron skillet or other heavy duty pot like a dutch oven to 350°F to 375°F.
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Fry 3-4 onions rings at a time for 2-3 minutes without crowding the pan. Flip halfway through and only cook until the onion rings are light golden brown and crispy.
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Transfer fried onion rings to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess grease and repeat with remaining onion rings. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Storage: Keep leftover onion rings in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven.
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Air fryer alternative: Instead of frying in oil, spray the breaded onion rings well with cooking spray and air fry at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until crisp.
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Letting the breaded onion rings sit for 10-15 minutes before frying helps the coating adhere better.