Description
Barefoot Contessa’s golden onion rings shine with crispy, perfectly seasoned batter that delivers exceptional crunch. Homemade magic springs from simple ingredients, promising restaurant-quality rings you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
Wet Ingredients and Cooking Supplies:
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk, or as needed
- 1 quart (0.95 liters) oil for frying, or as needed
Instructions
- Slice the onion into uniform rings approximately 1/4 inch (0.6 centimeters) thick, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Prepare a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot and heat the oil to 185 degrees Celsius (365 degrees Fahrenheit). Position a wire cooling rack over a foil-lined baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Create three separate breading stations using wide, shallow dishes. In the first dish, combine flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any lumps. In the second dish, beat the egg and milk until well incorporated. Fill the third dish with bread crumbs.
- Coat each onion ring completely in the seasoned flour mixture, rotating to ensure full coverage. Shake off any excess flour before transferring to the egg wash.
- Lift the flour-coated ring with a fork, allowing excess egg mixture to drip back into the dish. Carefully transfer to the bread crumb station, rolling and pressing gently to create an even, crispy coating. Repeat the process for complete coverage.
- Carefully lower 3-4 breaded onion rings into the hot oil, maintaining a consistent temperature. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until the exterior reaches a rich golden-brown color and achieves a crispy texture.
- Remove fried onion rings using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Immediately season with seasoning salt for an extra flavor boost before serving hot and crisp.
Notes
- Sweet Vidalia onions add a delightful, mild flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Crispy perfection comes from maintaining a steady 350°F oil temperature throughout frying.
- Seasoning the batter generously creates a flavor explosion in every bite.
- Uniform slicing guarantees even cooking and a professional-looking final result.
- Giving each onion ring space prevents soggy, clumped-together disappointment during frying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg