Spicy Fried Onion Rings Recipes

FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• In a large, deep skillet, heat oil to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine flour, beer, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth. Dredge onion slices in the batter, until evenly coated. Deep fry in the hot oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

SPICY ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Place the onions, egg substitute, and flour into separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, cayenne, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet or deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). Dip rings of onion into flour, then into the egg substitute, and then into the bread crumb mixture, shaking off any excess after each dip. Carefully drop each onion ring into the hot oil, and fry for about 30 seconds on each side, or until golden. Remove from hot oil to paper towels to drain. Serve hot with lots of ketchup.

SPICY ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Heat approximately one inch vegetable oil over medium high heat.
• Test the oil by putting a small cube of bread into the oil.
• If it turns brown after half a minute, the oil is ready.
• Cut the ends off the onion and peel the outer layers.
• Cut the onion into 3/4 inch slices and separate into rings.
• Mix together the pancake mix and beer.
• Add the paprika, chili powder and cayenne pepper to the mix.
• Take 5-6 of your "rings" and coat the rings of onion in the batter then fry for approx 5 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
• Turn over once during the frying process so both sides are cooked.
• Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain.
• Season the onion rights with salt while they are still hot.
• Repeat until the rings are all fried.

BUTTERMILK BATTER-FRIED SPICY ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Cut onions into 1/2-inch slices, separate into rings, and set aside.
• Whisk together all ingredients other than oil.
• Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a fry pan and heat to 350.
• Dip onion rings in batter, coating well.
• Fry, a few rings at a time, until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve immediately.
• Or can be kept hot in the oven.

SPICY ONION RINGS

Steps:

• In a high-sided saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F.
• Mix together the cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, basil, oregano, black pepper and sea salt in a small bowl.
• Whisk together the flour and cornmeal in a medium bowl. Toss the onion rings in the flour mixture to coat. Deep-fry the onion rings in 2 batches until crispy and lightly golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel for 1 minute, and then transfer to a large bowl. Add a large pinch of the spice mixture, and toss the onion rings to evenly distribute the seasoning.
• Season with more salt if desired, and serve immediately.

FRIED, SWEET AND SPICY PICKLED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• 1. In a medium sauce pan add vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pickling spice, jalapeno, and habenero peppers. Heat on medium heat until boiling and boil for 1 minute. Stir to dissolve sugar and salt.
• 2. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature and pour over onions in a glass container. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. I let mine marinade about 3 hours.
• 3. Preheat deep fryer to 350 degrees. In a measuring cup combine buttermilk and egg and whisk to combine.
• 4. In another container combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
• 5. Remove the onion slices from the pickling liquid. Do not pat them dry.
• 6. Drop them into the cornmeal mixture and set aside.
• 7. Place slices one at a time into the buttermilk mixture, followed by the cornmeal mixture. Shake loose flour off onion rings and set aside.
• 8. Drop dredged onion slices - 3 or 4 at a time - into deep fryer and cook until golden about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Try to allow them to cool a little before devouring with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!