Crispy Baked Onion Rings (Printable Format)
Golden crunchy onion rings baked to perfection with a flavorful, crispy coating for a delightful snack.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 large yellow onions
→ Breading
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons milk
08 - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
09 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, omit for dairy-free)
→ Oil
10 - Olive oil spray or vegetable oil spray
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Peel onions; slice into ½-inch thick rings and carefully separate them.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls: mix flour, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in the first bowl; whisk eggs and milk in the second; combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in the third.
04 - Dredge onion rings in the flour mixture, shaking off excess; dip into egg mixture, letting excess drip; coat thoroughly with panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Place coated onion rings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and spray generously with oil.
06 - Bake rings for 10 minutes until golden on the bottom.
07 - Turn the rings over, spray again with oil, then bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
08 - Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- This recipe lets you enjoy that irresistible crunch without the oil splash or heavy cleanup, like sharing a well-kept secret for healthier indulgence
- The simple ingredients come together so quickly, it became my go-to for last-minute snacks and casual gatherings
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- Don't skip spraying the rings with oil spray; it's the magic that makes these onion rings crispy without deep frying
- Double-dipping the rings in egg and breadcrumbs adds that extra crunch that feels like something special
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- Use panko breadcrumbs for that unbeatable crunch, don't substitute with finer crumbs or it won't crisp the same
- The Parmesan in the breadcrumb mix really takes the flavor up a notch, so don't skip it unless avoiding dairy