Onion Rings

Name: Onion Rings
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 piece White onion; 50 g Plain flour; 150 g Plain flour; 1 tsp Baking powder; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper; 2 piece Egg; 240 ml Whole milk; 1,000 ml Vegetable oil

20 min · 20 min active · makes ~1.8 l · Medium

Crispy onion rings made with whole milk batter and sliced white onions, golden and tender inside. Serves 4.

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Onion Rings

Crispy onion rings made with whole milk batter and sliced white onions, golden and tender inside. Serves 4.

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TOTAL TIME

20 min

ACTIVE TIME

20 min

QUANTITY

~1.8 l

DIFFICULTY

Medium

CUISINE

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Who’s eating

Cooking for A typical adult.

This should leave everyone comfortably full.

Portions & fullness

Ingredients0/8

Tools0/11

Ingredients

0/8 gathered · 4 servings

2piece

200g

1tsp

0.5tsp

2piece

240ml

1,000ml

#	Quantity	Notes	State
1	2piece	—	—
2	200g	—	—
3	1tsp	—	—
4	1tsp	—	—
5	0.5tsp	—	—
6	2piece	—	—
7	240ml	—	—
8	1,000ml	—	—

Tools

12 items

Serveware

1 item

Procedure

24 steps

1 of 24

Lay the onions on the chopping board.

White onion · 2 piece

⏱ 5s

ResultWhite onion

2 of 24

Cut off the top of each onion and peel away the papery outer skins with the help of the knife.

White onion · step 1

⏱ 1 min

ResultPeeled onion

3 of 24

Slice the peeled onions crossways into rounds about 1 cm thick, then separate each round into individual rings with your fingers.

Peeled onion · step 2

⏱ 1 min

ResultThinly sliced onions

4 of 24

Transfer the onion rings to the large bowl.

Thinly sliced onions · step 3

⏱ 10s

ResultThinly sliced onions

5 of 24

Scatter the flour over the onion rings.

Plain flour · 50 g

⏱ 10s

ResultThinly sliced onions and plain flour

6 of 24

Toss the rings with tongs so each one is evenly coated in flour.

⏱ 20s

ResultFlour-dusted onion ringsused in step 14

7 of 24

Measure the remaining flour into the medium bowl.

Plain flour · 150 g

⏱ 5s

ResultPlain flour

8 of 24

Add the baking powder to the bowl.

Baking powder · 1 tsp

⏱ 5s

ResultPlain flour and baking powder

9 of 24

Add the salt to the bowl.

Salt · 1 tsp

⏱ 5s

ResultPlain flour and baking powder and salt

10 of 24

Add the black pepper to the bowl.

Ground black pepper · 0.5 tsp

⏱ 5s

ResultPlain flour mixture

11 of 24

Crack the eggs into the bowl, discarding the shells.

Egg · 2 piece

⏱ 10s

ResultPlain flour and egg mixture

12 of 24

Pour the milk into the bowl.

Whole milk · 240 ml

⏱ 5s

ResultPlain flour and egg mixture

13 of 24

Whisk everything together until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.

⏱ 30s

ResultBatter

14 of 24

Drop the flour-dusted rings into the batter and turn them with tongs until every ring is coated.

Flour-dusted onion rings · step 6

⏱ 1 min

ResultBattered onion ringsused in step 18

15 of 24

Pour the vegetable oil into the large deep saucepan.

Vegetable oil · 1,000 ml

⏱ 10s

ResultVegetable oil

16 of 24

Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180 °C on a thermometer.

⏱ 5 min

ResultHot oil

17 of 24

Lay a sheet of kitchen paper on the plate to absorb excess oil.

⏱ 5s

18 of 24

Lift a third of the battered rings out of the batter, letting the excess drip off, lower them into the hot oil and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.

Battered onion rings · step 14

⏱ 3 min

ResultRemaining battered onion rings

19 of 24

Put the first batch on the paper-lined plate with tongs to drain.

First batch of fried onion rings · step 18

⏱ 20s

ResultFirst batch of drained onion rings

20 of 24

Lower half of the remaining battered rings into the hot oil, letting the excess batter drip off first, and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.

Hot oil · step 19

⏱ 3 min

ResultLast battered onion rings

21 of 24

Lift the second batch out with tongs onto the plate beside the first.

Second batch of fried onion rings · step 20

⏱ 20s

ResultFirst two batches of drained onion rings

22 of 24

Lower the last battered rings into the hot oil and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.

Used hot oil · step 21

⏱ 3 min

ResultThird batch of fried onion rings

23 of 24

Lift the last batch out with tongs onto the plate with the others.

Third batch of fried onion rings · step 22

⏱ 20s

ResultDrained onion ringsused in step 25

24 of 24

Turn off the heat and set the pan aside at the back of the hob; throw the oil away after the meal, once it is cold.

Spent frying oil · step 23

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⏱ 10s

Total Time20 min

#	Product	Tool	Action
1	2 piece		Lay the onions on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultWhite onion
2	White onionstep 1		Cut off the top of each onion and peel away the papery outer skins with the help of the knife.⏱ 1 minResultPeeled onion
3	Peeled onionstep 2		Slice the peeled onions crossways into rounds about 1 cm thick, then separate each round into individual rings with your fingers.⏱ 1 minResultThinly sliced onions
4	Thinly sliced onionsstep 3		Transfer the onion rings to the large bowl.⏱ 10sResultThinly sliced onions
5	50 g		Scatter the flour over the onion rings.⏱ 10sResultThinly sliced onions and plain flour
6	—		Toss the rings with tongs so each one is evenly coated in flour.⏱ 20sResultFlour-dusted onion ringsused in step 14
7	150 g		Measure the remaining flour into the medium bowl.⏱ 5sResultPlain flour
8	1 tsp		Add the baking powder to the bowl.⏱ 5sResultPlain flour and baking powder
9	1 tsp		Add the salt to the bowl.⏱ 5sResultPlain flour and baking powder and salt
10	0.5 tsp		Add the black pepper to the bowl.⏱ 5sResultPlain flour mixture
11	2 piece		Crack the eggs into the bowl, discarding the shells.⏱ 10sResultPlain flour and egg mixture
12	240 ml		Pour the milk into the bowl.⏱ 5sResultPlain flour and egg mixture
13	—		Whisk everything together until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.⏱ 30sResultBatter
14	Flour-dusted onion ringsstep 6		Drop the flour-dusted rings into the batter and turn them with tongs until every ring is coated.⏱ 1 minResultBattered onion ringsused in step 18
15	1,000 ml		Pour the vegetable oil into the large deep saucepan.⏱ 10sResultVegetable oil
16	—		Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180 °C on a thermometer.⏱ 5 minResultHot oil
17	—		Lay a sheet of kitchen paper on the plate to absorb excess oil.⏱ 5s
18	Battered onion ringsstep 14		Lift a third of the battered rings out of the batter, letting the excess drip off, lower them into the hot oil and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.⏱ 3 minResultRemaining battered onion rings
19	First batch of fried onion ringsstep 18		Put the first batch on the paper-lined plate with tongs to drain.⏱ 20sResultFirst batch of drained onion rings
20	Hot oilstep 19		Lower half of the remaining battered rings into the hot oil, letting the excess batter drip off first, and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.⏱ 3 minResultLast battered onion rings
21	Second batch of fried onion ringsstep 20		Lift the second batch out with tongs onto the plate beside the first.⏱ 20sResultFirst two batches of drained onion rings
22	Used hot oilstep 21		Lower the last battered rings into the hot oil and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.⏱ 3 minResultThird batch of fried onion rings
23	Third batch of fried onion ringsstep 22		Lift the last batch out with tongs onto the plate with the others.⏱ 20sResultDrained onion ringsused in step 25
24	Spent frying oilstep 23	—	Turn off the heat and set the pan aside at the back of the hob; throw the oil away after the meal, once it is cold.⏱ 10s
Total Time			20 min

Serving

Move the drained onion rings to the serving plate and bring to the table straight away while they are hot and crisp.

Nutrition

per serving

Estimated · pre-cooking · 100% ingredients covered

Nutrient	Per serving
	481kcal
	11g
	28g
	6g
	47g
	6g
	2g
	783mg

Ingredients0/8

Tools0/11

Recipe

Onion Rings

Crispy onion rings made with whole milk batter and sliced white onions, golden and tender inside. Serves 4.

What you’ll doYou will peel and slice onions into rings, dust them with flour, then prepare a batter of flour, baking powder, eggs and milk. Heat oil to 180 °C, dip each floured ring into the batter and fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp, turning once. Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot.

Serves4

Total20 min

LevelMedium

Ingredients

White onion2 piece
Plain flour200 g
Baking powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Ground black pepper0.5 tsp
Egg2 piece
Whole milk240 ml
Vegetable oil1,000 ml

Tools

TongsServing plateChef's knifeMedium bowlLarge bowlWhiskCooking thermometerLarge deep saucepanPlateKitchen paperChopping boardThermometer

Method

Lay the onions on the chopping board.

5sChopping boardWhite onion · 2 piece

Cut off the top of each onion and peel away the papery outer skins with the help of the knife.

1 minChopping board, Chefs knifeWhite onion · step 1

Slice the peeled onions crossways into rounds about 1 cm thick, then separate each round into individual rings with your fingers.

1 minChopping board, Chefs knifePeeled onion · step 2

Transfer the onion rings to the large bowl.

10sLarge bowlThinly sliced onions · step 3

Scatter the flour over the onion rings.

10sLarge bowlPlain flour · 50 g

Toss the rings with tongs so each one is evenly coated in flour.

Result · Flour-dusted onion rings · used in step 14

20sLarge bowl, Tongs

Measure the remaining flour into the medium bowl.

5sMedium bowlPlain flour · 150 g

Add the baking powder to the bowl.

5sMedium bowlBaking powder · 1 tsp

Add the salt to the bowl.

5sMedium bowlSalt · 1 tsp

Add the black pepper to the bowl.

5sMedium bowlGround black pepper · 0.5 tsp

Crack the eggs into the bowl, discarding the shells.

10sMedium bowlEgg · 2 piece

Pour the milk into the bowl.

5sMedium bowlWhole milk · 240 ml

Whisk everything together until you have a smooth, lump-free batter.

30sMedium bowl, Whisk

Drop the flour-dusted rings into the batter and turn them with tongs until every ring is coated.

Result · Battered onion rings · used in step 18

1 minMedium bowl, TongsFlour-dusted onion rings · step 6

Pour the vegetable oil into the large deep saucepan.

10sLarge deep saucepanVegetable oil · 1,000 ml

Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180 °C on a thermometer.

5 minLarge deep saucepan, Thermometer

Lay a sheet of kitchen paper on the plate to absorb excess oil.

5sPlate, Kitchen paper

Lift a third of the battered rings out of the batter, letting the excess drip off, lower them into the hot oil and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.

3 minLarge deep saucepan, TongsBattered onion rings · step 14

Put the first batch on the paper-lined plate with tongs to drain.

20sPlate, TongsFirst batch of fried onion rings · step 18

Lower half of the remaining battered rings into the hot oil, letting the excess batter drip off first, and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.

3 minLarge deep saucepan, TongsHot oil · step 19

Lift the second batch out with tongs onto the plate beside the first.

20sPlate, TongsSecond batch of fried onion rings · step 20

Lower the last battered rings into the hot oil and fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.

3 minLarge deep saucepan, TongsUsed hot oil · step 21

Lift the last batch out with tongs onto the plate with the others.

Result · Drained onion rings · used in step 25

20sPlate, TongsThird batch of fried onion rings · step 22

Turn off the heat and set the pan aside at the back of the hob; throw the oil away after the meal, once it is cold.

10sLarge deep saucepanSpent frying oil · step 23

Move the drained onion rings to the serving plate and bring to the table straight away while they are hot and crisp.

Result · Drained onion rings

10sServing plateDrained onion rings · step 23

Printed 10 October 2026