Sweet N Smokey Onion Rings Recipes

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.

SWEET AND HOT ONION RINGS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Combine biscuit mix and red pepper in a medium bowl; stir in condensed milk and club soda. Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Dip onion rings into batter, coating well; fry, a few at a time, in hot oil until golden brown. Drain onion rings on paper towels. Serve immediately. YIELD: 6 servings COOK TIME: 10 min

BAKED SWEET ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Place egg substitute in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Dip onion rings into egg, then roll in crumb mixture. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.

SUNNY'S EASY ONION JAM

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan on medium-low heat, add the pearl onions, vinegar, sugar, shallots, red onions, a pinch of salt, a few grinds of pepper and 1/4 cup water. Stir to combine, then cook until the onions are completely tender and caramelized, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Add the thyme and scallions to the cooked onions and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve on nachos, burgers, hot dogs, etc.

HERB-CRUSTED SWEET ONION RINGS

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Cut onions into 1/4-in. slices and separate into rings. Dip in flour mixture. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.,

FAUX-FRIED ONION RINGS WITH SMOKY MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Separate the onions into individual rings. Use only the larger rings for this recipe; reserve the smaller rings for another use. You should have 20 rings total. Lay the rings in a single layer in a large rectangular baking dish. Pour the milk over the rings and allow them to soak for about 20 minutes, turning them once so that all surfaces of the onion rings have been exposed to the milk.
• Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Place a wire baking rack on each of two foil-lined baking sheets, and set them aside.
• Put the flour in a shallow dish. Put the panko in a small dish. In a large bowl, whip the egg whites with a whisk until they are extremely foamy but not quite holding peaks.
• Working in batches, remove the onion rings from the milk and dredge them in the flour, shaking off any excess. Add the rings to the egg whites and toss to coat completely. Add the rings, a few pieces at a time, to the panko and coat completely.
• Spread the onion rings out on the wire racks. Season the rings generously with salt and pepper, and spray them lightly with cooking spray. Bake until the panko is golden brown and crispy and the onions are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and the liquid smoke. Season to taste with Tabasco.
• Serve the onion rings with the mayonnaise for dipping.

SPICY SWEET ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Peel the onion& slice into 1/4 inch slices: Separate into rings.
• Combine flour& cornmeal, mix well.
• Combine beaten egg, sweetened condensed milk,& club soda: stir into flour/cornmeal mixture.
• Finely mince 1 or 2 chipotle peppers (depending on size& desired heat level) and stir into batter mixture.
• Dip onion rings into batter coating well, shake lightly, and fry in deep hot oil (350-375°F): avoid overcrowding.
• Fry until golden brown& drain the rings on paper towels.