Grandmas Onion Rings Southern Style Recipes

GRANDMA'S ONION RINGS (SOUTHERN STYLE)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the flour in a shallow baking pan, and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, milk, vinegar, and remaining salt and pepper until frothy.
• Dip the onion rings in the wet ingredients then into the flour mixture until coated. Then dip in the egg white mixture again, and then into the flour again.
• Fry onion rings in the hot oil a few at a time so they are not crowded, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.

CLASSIC ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, mix together the flour, cayenne pepper, some salt and pepper, the egg and soda water. Before dipping the onion rings, add some ice cubes to keep the mixture very cold.
• Dip the separated onion slices into the batter until they are all coated and set aside. Repeat with the remaining rings.
• Deep fry the rings, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PAT'S "OLD SCHOOL" ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Preheat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
• Slice the onions into 3/4-inch rings and separate. Add the buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg to a large casserole dish and whisk to combine. Stir in the onion slices and allow to soak for 3 to 5 minutes. Put the flour and cornmeal in a large brown paper bag and season with the season salt and cayenne. Add the onion rings, to the paper bag in batches, and shake until they are covered with the flour mixture. Make sure to get rid of the excess buttermilk before adding to the bag.
• Add the onions in batches to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the fryer. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and season with salt when they come out of the hot oil.

SOUTHERN-FRIED SWEET ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy pot. It should be at least 3 inches deep, but more is better.
• In a wide shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch and cayenne. In a second bowl, beat egg and buttermilk. Separate onion slices into rings.
• Working in batches, lightly toss the rings in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk mixture. Allow most of the liquid to drip off, then toss again in the flour mixture. Shake off as much flour as possible and place the rings into the hot oil.
• Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown, moving the rings around a bit in the oil to keep them separated.
• Put the onion rings on a plate or bowl lined with paper towel and salt. Repeat until the onions are done.

SOUTHWESTERN ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Slice the onions in 1/4" slices and separate the rings.
• Put the rings in a bowl and add the buttermilk to cover the onions.
• Soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Beat together the eggs and water in another bowl.
• Combine the flour, salt, chili powder, cayenne, sugar, garlic powder and cumin in a shallow dish.
• Drain the onion rings.
• Dip the rings first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
• Fry the onion rings, a few at a time, in 1" of oil heated to 375 degrees until golden brown on each side.
• Drain and serve immediately.

GRANDMA'S ONION SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan; top with onions., Combine egg and sour cream; spread over onion layer. Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve warm.

OLD FASHION ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on stove to frying temperature.
• Slice onion in rings.
• Combine baking powder, salt, flour, egg, & water in a large bowl to make the batter. Stir until mixed.
• Dip onion rings into batter.
• Immediately place dipped rings into frying oil.
• Cook until golden brown. You may need to flip the onion ring if your oil isn't very deep.

ONION RINGS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper.
• Cut the onion crosswise into ½-inch (1 cm) slices and gently push apart each layer to get individual rings. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Add the eggs to a separate large bowl. Add the flour to a third large bowl.
• Dredge the onion rings in the flour, then the eggs, then finally in the bread crumb mixture, making sure to coat all sides.
• Arrange the onion rings on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
• Enjoy!