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Crispy Buttermilk Onion Rings

Quick & Simple Meals
These Crispy Buttermilk Onion Rings feature thick-cut yellow onions soaked in a tangy buttermilk batter, coated in panko for extra crunch, and fried to golden perfection. They’re the ultimate snack or side for burgers and BBQ!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large yellow onions about 12 oz each, sliced 1/3 inch thick, separated into individual rings
  • 1 cup 5 oz all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs or more if needed
  • 6 cups vegetable or peanut oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pot to 365°F.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder.
  • Dredge onion rings in flour; shake off excess.
  • Whisk buttermilk and egg, then mix with remaining flour mixture to make batter.
  • Pour Panko into a separate dish.
  • Dip onion rings in batter, then coat in Panko.
  • Fry in batches, 20–30 seconds per side, until golden brown.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/crispy-buttermilk-onion-rings/

Notes

  • Maintain oil temperature between 350–365°F to prevent greasy rings.
  • If your panko gets soggy, drain and replace between batches for extra crunch.
  • These onion rings are best served fresh—reheating will soften the coating.