Onion rings are a famous appetiser or side dish that became excessively popular in the US and the UK in the mid-20th century. These are made by covering the rings of an onion with a batter of all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs and then deep-frying them to make them perfectly crunchy. One can enjoy them on their own with some flavourful dips or they're also eaten as a side dish with sandwiches and burgers.
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Onion rings are the outcome of an equilibrium of different flavours, textures, and stunning visuals. What makes them so popular in many European and Western countries is the fact that they are so easy to make. Now that the monsoon has finally arrived in almost all parts of India, it is the right time to try these deep-fried snacks while enjoying the beautiful scenery outside.
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* Panko-Crusted Onion Rings
The panko-crusted onion rings are crunchy and very flavourful. The rings of onions are properly packed with panko breadcrumbs and there is also an infusion of different types of spices and herbs. Panko breadcrumbs are very popular in Japan and are used to make different types of dishes and impart a crispy and flaky texture. The outer of these onion rings is beautifully crunchy. From the inside, the onion rings become properly tender. If one doesn't want to deep fry these onion rings, then air-frying them can also be a great option.
* Spicy Cajun Onion Rings
The spicy cajun-style onion rings are very creamy, flavourful, and properly balanced with different types of spices. The major flavours that one can taste include cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Also, one can add some flavourful onion powder to the all-purpose flour to make it more flavourful. This type of onion ring is known for its bold and spicy flavours. It is best to serve them with a creamy sauce that can help balance the flavours of too many spices present in the onion rings.
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* Tempura Onion Rings
The tempura onion rings gain inspiration from the Japanese technique of cooking tempura. These are tempura onion rings that are covered with a flavourful batter. The crispy batter of tempura and all-purpose flour helps in making a very delicate coating on the top of the onions. Although different types of ingredients are used to cover the onion rings, onions remain the star ingredient in the recipe. One can make an authentic and flavourful dipping sauce by using rice, soy sauce, vinegar, and some grated ginger and garlic.
* Parmesan-Crusted Onion Rings
There is nothing more sumptuous and satisfying than a deep-fried snack that has a cheesy texture. To give a concrete form to the manifestation of all the cheese lovers out there, this parmesan-crusted onion ring recipe is a must-try this monsoon season. To make the batter for these onion rings, one has to mix bread crumbs with all-purpose flour and batter that is seasoned with Italian seasoning. In this mixture, mix grated parmesan cheese and properly dip the rings of onion before frying them in hot oil until they become golden brown. So these onion rings with some marinara sauce on the side.
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* Classic Onion Rings
The classic onion ring recipe is a safe option for people who are making onion rings for the very first time at home and do not want to mess up the recipe. To make these onion rings at home, a person has to take thick rings of onions and then properly mix them in an airy and light batter made from all-purpose flour, water, and some spices. The major ingredient used in the batter is some beer, which helps enhance the crispiness of the final product. Carbonated beer is known to make deep-fried snacks more delicious and satisfying. These onion rings go very well with a ranch dressing.
* Bacon-Wrapped Onion Rings
Bacon-wrapped onion rings are the recipe for people who do not want to follow any rules and want to make the most intelligent and crazy onion ring recipe. It is made by decadently wrapping bacon around the rings of onions with bacon strips and then grilling them with a little bit of butter. The grilling step helps impart a smoky flavour to both the bacon and onions. The next step is to cover the bacon-wrapped onion rings with all-purpose flour, batter, and breadcrumbs before finally frying them in oil. One should preferably use the sweeter variety of onions to make these rings, as they go better with bacon.