Red Onion Rings

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mary Lou Wayman

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

DELICIOUS and yummy describes these onion rings. Not only does the batter coat well, but fries up light and crunchy, with a little kick from the secret ingredient, cayenne.

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Red Onion Rings

Yield:2 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large red onion
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
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Directions

  1. Cut onion into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons flour, egg white, buttermilk, salt and cayenne until blended. Coat onion rings with remaining flour, then dip in buttermilk mixture.
  2. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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