Crispy Onion Rings
- Yield: 12
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Crispy Onion Rings
Ingredients
- Plain flour - 3/4 cup
- Salt - 2 teaspoons
- Eggs - 2, lightly beaten
- Milk - 1/2 cup
- Breadcrumbs - 1 and 1/2 cups
- Onion - 1 large, sliced into 2 cm thick rounds
- Vegetable oil - 4 cups
- Tomato sauce - to serve
Instructions
Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
- Combine the flour half of the salt on a large flat bowl and set aside.
- Combine the eggs and milk in another large flat bowl and set aside.
- Mix the breadcrumbs and remaining salt together in a third bowl and set aside.
- Separate the sliced onions into rings.
- With each onion ring, toss in the flour mixture then the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture.
- Set each crumbed onion ring on the baking tray.
- Place the oil in a large, heavy pot.
- Heat over a high heat until it reaches 185°C. If you prefer not to measure the temperature, just make sure it is bubbling but not boiling rapidly. Reduce the heat to medium-high.
- Work in batches using a frying cage or slotted spoon to drop the onion rings in, and fry for 30-40 seconds until golden brown.
- Remove and place on a large plate lined with a paper towel. Season well and serve immediately with tomato sauce for dipping.