How to Make Perfect Onion Rings at Home

Onion rings tips
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Who doesn’t like onion rings? They’re flavorful, crispy, and so, so satisfying. The only thing is that they can be a bit tricky to perfect when you make them at home. Just a little mistake and suddenly your onion rings are soggy, flavorless, or falling apart. But don’t worry, we’ve compiled tips that will make sure your onion rings turn out just as well as you were hoping.

Heat It Up

When it comes to onion rings, texture is key. And to get that crispy crunchy texture, you have to fry the onion rings at the exact right temperature, somewhere between 350 and 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a frying thermometer to confirm the temperature of your oil so that you can be certain you have your oil hot enough.

Don’t Overcrowd

A very common mistake people tend to make when frying at home is overcrowding their fryer, which can lead to issues like the onion rings clumping together or lowering the temperature of the oil, resulting in the onion rings not coming out the right texture or level of doneness. So go ahead and fry your onion rings in small batches.

Drain on a Wire Rack

A lot of frying recipes call you to drain your food on paper towels, but with onion rings, this can make them soggy. So instead, drain your onion rings on a wire cooling rack placed over a pan that can collect the excess oil.