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Fantastic Onion Ring Batter

Fantastic Onion Ring Batter yields shatteringly crisp, golden rings with a light, even coating that lets sweet onion flavor shine. Made from simple pantry staples and fried to a snappy crunch, these are perfect for game day platters, burgers, or any snack spread where a hot, salty bite steals the show.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Fantastic Onion Ring Batter
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Soak the onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; then drain and pat them dry with paper towels.

  3. 3

    Whisk 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and salt in a bowl until smooth.

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Working in batches, dip the onion rings into the batter until evenly coated; place them in a single layer on a plate.

  5. 5

    Fry the battered onion rings in the hot oil in batches until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Move them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.