Ww Friendly Onion Rings
Crispy, golden, and guilt-free, these WW Friendly Onion Rings are the ultimate healthy snack or side dish that won’t weigh you down. Made with sweet, tender yellow onions and coated in a perfectly seasoned blend of whole wheat flour, paprika, and garlic powder, these baked onion rings achieve the crunch factor with a light panko breadcrumb coating and a spritz of cooking spray—no deep frying needed! At just 15 minutes of prep and a quick 20-minute bake, they’re an easy, weight-loss-friendly treat perfect for sharing. Serve them hot with your favorite WW-approved dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing, better-for-you indulgence. Perfect for those following Weight Watchers or anyone craving lighter comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Large yellow onions
- 1 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Peel and slice the onions into 1/4-inch thick rings and separate them into individual layers.
In a shallow bowl, pour the buttermilk. In another shallow bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. In a third shallow bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Shake off excess flour.
Next, dip the floured onion ring into the buttermilk, letting any excess drip off.
Finally, coat the onion ring in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the coating. Repeat with remaining onion rings.
Place the coated onion rings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack. Ensure they don’t overlap so they cook evenly.
Lightly spray the onion rings with cooking spray to help them crisp up during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then carefully flip the onion rings and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with your favorite WW-friendly dipping sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
633 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1794 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.2 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1154 mg | 25% | |
*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.
