Description
Crispy, golden, and savory, these homemade Onion Ring Chips are the ultimate anytime snack. Quick to make with pantry staples, they’re customizable, perfect for dipping, and always disappear fast.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions (white or yellow)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 3/4 cup cold sparkling water or ice water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Fresh chives or herbs, for garnish (optional)
- Sour cream or dipping sauce of choice, for serving
Instructions
- Slice onions into thin rings and gently separate them.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Gradually add sparkling water while whisking until a smooth batter forms.
- Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onion rings in batches for 2–3 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and sprinkle with salt while hot.
- Serve hot with sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Add cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Top with grated Parmesan for a cheesy twist.
- Red onions offer a sweeter flavor variation.
- Best enjoyed fresh for optimal crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
