Spicy Onion Rings Recipes

OLD FASHIONED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
• Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated; set aside. Whisk the egg and milk into the flour mixture using a fork. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat, then place on a wire rack to drain until the batter stops dripping. The wire rack may be placed over a sheet of aluminum foil for easier clean up. Spread the bread crumbs out on a plate or shallow dish. Place rings one at a time into the crumbs, and scoop the crumbs up over the ring to coat. Give it a hard tap as you remove it from the crumbs. The coating should cling very well. Repeat with remaining rings.
• Deep fry the rings a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with seasoning salt, and serve.

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.

CRISPY ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Put the onions in a large bowl and cover with milk. Let soak for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using a fine-sieve over a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, chili powder, and cumin, if using. Stir in the beer until a smooth batter is formed. Set aside.
• Drain the onions and transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Blot the onions with paper towels until dry.
• In a large, wide heavy-bottomed pot, pour in the oil to a depth of about 2 inches. Place over medium heat and heat to 400 degrees F. (The oil must be heated to 400 degrees F. since the temperature drops oil to about 375 degrees F. when the onions are added.)
• Working in batches, transfer about 8 to 10 of the onions to the batter and mix to coat well. Using tongs, pull several of the onions out of the batter, and let any excess batter fall back into the bowl. Carefully add to the oil and fry, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy, about 3 1/2 minutes per batch. Using the tongs, transfer to a dry paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Repeat with the remaining onions. Serve immediately.

SPICY ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Slice off ends of onions and peel off the skins. Slice into 1/2-inch rings. Place rings in a bowl of ice water and let sit. In separate bowl whisk together beer and flour. Season with salt, cayenne, and a dash of Tabasco. Whisk together. Dry onion rings on paper towels then dip into batter. Heat oil in a large kettle to 375 degrees. Dip dried onion rings in batter. Fry onion rings until brown and crispy. Serve.

SOUTHWESTERN ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Cut onions into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a large bowl; cover with buttermilk and soak for 30 minutes, stirring twice. , In a shallow dish, beat eggs and water. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, chili powder, cayenne, sugar, garlic powder and cumin. Drain onion rings; dip in egg mixture, then roll 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 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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.

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.