Crispy Onion Rings with Sauce (Printable Version)
Golden-brown, crispy sweet onion rings with a tangy mayo-ketchup dipping sauce - perfect for sharing or game day snacking.
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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¾ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup ketchup
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1 ½ teaspoons paprika
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½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
→ Onion Rings
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2 large sweet onions
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2 eggs
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1 ½ cups buttermilk
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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Oil for frying
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, paprika, Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix thoroughly, cover and refrigerate until serving time.
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Slice sweet onions into ½-inch thick rings and separate them. Discard the small inner rings that are too small for coating.
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In one bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk and eggs together until well blended.
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Pour oil to a depth of 2-2½ inches in a Dutch oven or heavy pan. Heat to 165-175°C (325-350°F).
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Dip each onion ring first in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk-egg mixture (allowing excess to drip off), then again in the flour mixture for a complete coating. Place coated rings on a baking rack.
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Fry 5-7 onion rings at a time for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel-lined baking sheet.
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Serve onion rings immediately while hot with the chilled dipping sauce.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, maintain oil temperature between 325-350°F throughout frying process.
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Working in small batches prevents oil temperature from dropping too much.