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Beer-Battered Onion Rings Recipe

American · Appetizer · 25 min total

Crispy, golden onion rings with a light and airy beer batter that's perfect for dipping. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home.

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion (like Vidalia or Walla Walla), sliced into 1/2-inch rings
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup cold lager beer (such as pilsner)
• 1 large egg
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Separate onion slices into rings; discard small inner rings or save for another use. Place rings in a bowl of ice water for 30 minutes; drain and pat dry.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. In a separate bowl, whisk beer and egg until combined. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth (batter will be thin).
3. Pour oil into a deep pot to a depth of 2 inches. Heat over medium-high heat to 375°F (190°C).
4. Dip a few onion rings into batter, letting excess drip off. Carefully place into hot oil; do not overcrowd. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining rings.
5. Serve immediately with dipping sauce of choice.

Tips

• Use a cold beer for a lighter, crispier batter. Lagers or pilsners work best.
• Keep fried rings warm in a 200°F oven while frying remaining batches.
• Leftover rings can be reheated in a 400°F oven for 5 minutes to restore crispness.

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