Crispy Onion Crisps
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Crispy Onion Crisps—delightfully crunchy and bursting with bold flavors! This recipe takes sweet onions like Vidalia and transforms them into golden, bite-sized rings with the perfect balance of spice and seasoning. Coated in a smooth batter spiced with black pepper and cayenne, these onion rings are deep-fried to perfection for a light yet satisfyingly crisp texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, these homemade onion crisps are easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, a snack, or a crunchy topping for burgers, salads, or casseroles. Perfectly seasoned and oh-so-addictive, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces large onions (preferably sweet onions like Vidalia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Peel the onions and slice them into thin rings, approximately 1/8-inch thick. Separate the rings and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
Gradually add the milk to the dry ingredients while whisking continuously to form a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the onion rings.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (180°C). Make sure there is enough oil to completely submerge the onion rings.
Dip each onion ring into the batter, letting any excess drip off, then gently place it into the hot oil. Be careful not to overcrowd the pot; fry the rings in batches if necessary.
Fry the onion rings for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove the crisps and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat the process with the remaining onion rings.
Sprinkle a little extra salt over the crisps while they're still hot, if desired, and serve immediately as a snack or topping for burgers, salads, or casseroles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8832 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 952.9 g | 1222% | |
| Saturated Fat | 138.5 g | 692% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2920 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.8 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1003 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
