Crisp Baked Onion Rings

Name: Crisp Baked Onion Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 1 whole Cooking Spray; 2 whole Egg Whites; 2 tbsp Milk; 3 cups Panko; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 1 whole Yellow Onion

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Crisp Baked Onion Rings deliver a crunchy panko crust that gives way to sweet, tender onion centers, all without the heaviness of deep frying. A hint of cayenne and black pepper adds gentle heat, making them perfect as a game-day snack, a casual appetizer, or a lighter side for burgers and sandwiches.

Prep15 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2

Whisk the egg whites, milk, and cayenne pepper in a bowl until well combined. In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Put the panko in a separate bowl.
3

Add the onion slices to the bag and shake until they are well coated with the flour mixture.
4

Working in batches, move a few onion slices to the milk mixture and use tongs to toss until coated. Lift them to let excess drip back into the bowl, then transfer to the panko and toss until evenly coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining onions. Lightly spray the coated onions with cooking spray.
5

Bake in the preheated oven until the onions are tender and the crumbs are light golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.