Barefoot Contessa Onion Rings Recipe
This Barefoot Contessa Onion Rings Recipe is crispy, golden and perfectly seasoned. Each onion ring has a crunchy coating on the outside and a sweet, tender onion inside.
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions sliced into rings
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Slice onions
- Cut onions into thick rings and separate them.
Soak onions
- Place onion rings in buttermilk and let sit for 15 minutes.
Prepare coating
- Mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika in one bowl.
Beat eggs
- Whisk eggs in a second bowl.
Add breadcrumbs
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
Coat onions
- Dip onions in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
Heat oil
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pan.
Fry rings
- Fry onion rings until golden brown and crispy.
Drain and serve
- Place on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Use sweet onions for better flavor
- Double coat for extra crunch
- Do not overcrowd frying pan
- Keep oil temperature steady
- Add cayenne for spice
- Bake for lighter version
- Serve immediately for best texture