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Baked Onion Rings

Baked Onion Rings
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These Baked Onion Rings are a healthier alternative to traditional fried onion rings, featuring a perfectly crispy golden coating and sweet, tender onions inside. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, they offer guilt-free crunchiness ideal for snacks, sides, or parties, customizable to suit various dietary preferences.

Ingredients

Scale

Onions

  • 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia or yellow), peeled and sliced into 1/4 to 1/2 inch rings

Coating

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large cold eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Finishing

  • Olive oil spray, for coating

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Onions: Peel and slice the onions into rings about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick, ensuring they remain intact for baking.
  2. Set Up Your Dredging Station: Place the seasoned flour (flour mixed with salt and pepper) in one shallow bowl, beaten cold eggs in a second bowl, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and paprika in a third bowl.
  3. Coat the Onion Rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the cold beaten eggs, and finally coat well with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture for a crispy finish.
  4. Arrange for Baking: Place the coated rings onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased wire rack to allow air flow beneath the rings.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Lightly spray the onion rings with olive oil spray. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping gently halfway through to achieve even browning and maximum crispiness.

Notes

  • Use a wire rack for baking to promote even crispiness by allowing heat circulation around the rings.
  • Pat onions dry before coating to ensure the breading adheres well and stays crunchy.
  • Season both the flour and breadcrumb mixtures thoroughly for a flavorful crust.
  • Use cold eggs in the egg wash to help the coating stick better.
  • Flip the rings gently halfway through baking to maintain their shape and crispiness.

Nutrition

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