Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch of homemade Onion Ring Chips, perfect for snacking or as a versatile side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 large yellow or sweet onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika or garlic powder
- Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Slice the onions into thin rings, aiming for about 1/4-inch thickness.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and spices.
- Soak the onion rings in cold water for about 30 minutes.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil to 375°F in a large skillet or deep fryer.
- Coat the soaked onion rings in the flour mixture.
- Fry the onion rings in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove chips with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, sprinkling with a little more salt while still hot.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider baking the coated onion rings at 425°F with a sprinkle of olive oil instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: onion rings, snacks, party food, vegetarian