Onion Ring Batter
Elevate your snack game with this ultra-crisp and flavorful Onion Ring Batter! Perfectly balanced with a blend of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder for a light, airy texture, it's enhanced with a touch of paprika and garlic powder for a subtle kick. The secret? Cold sparkling water for a beautifully bubbly batter that fries up golden and irresistibly crunchy. Whether you're hosting game night or indulging in a restaurant-quality treat at home, these onion rings cook up in just 15 minutes and are best served hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Take your fried side dish to the next level with this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.25 cups cold sparkling water
- 4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Gradually add the cold sparkling water to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth. The batter should be slightly thick but fluid. Adjust the consistency with a little more sparkling water if necessary.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
Slice onions into 1/4-inch thick rings and separate them.
Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing any excess batter to drip off.
Carefully place the battered onion rings into the hot oil, frying a few at a time to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Fry for 2-3 minutes or until the onion rings are golden brown and crisp, turning halfway as needed.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the onion rings from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1924 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 209.6 g | 269% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 46 mg | 1% | |
*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.
