Crispy Onion Rings with Zesty Aioli
These crispy onion rings are coated in a flavorful batter and fried to perfection, served with a zesty aioli for dipping. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable or canola oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the onions and slice them into ¼-inch thick rings.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk in the buttermilk until smooth.
- Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the battered rings in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onion rings in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer fried rings to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Serve warm with zesty aioli for dipping.
Notes
For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs.