Spicy Onion Rings

It wasn’t the day for the usual onion rings. Nothing wrong with the usual ones, don’t get me wrong. But it was time for a bolder version. Something with some kick behind it. It’s my opinion that more restaurants should serve spicy onion rings. Sure, you can still get the tame stuff. But go bold, I say. Get some heat!

Spicy Onion Rings

Crunchy Spicy Goodness

It’s important to be gently when making these spicy onion rings. You go roughing them up while you’re making them and you’ll end up with big gaps in the batter. You don’t want that. You’re aiming for consistency. You want them golden brown. And crunchy. And of course, spicy.

Flour is the key to this operation. The first roll in the flour gets the rings dried out. Don’t rush it. Get them well-coated. Inside and oat. The second time in the flour you’re after that crunchy batter. Again, get them well-coated. Don’t worry about getting batter fingers. Concentrate on the job at hand. You’ll be rewarded in the end.

The Presto Fry Daddy is perfect for making smaller batches of food. It only uses a few cups of oil and comes to temperature quickly. Clean-up is easy too!

You can make great spicy onion rings using red onions, too!

Spicy Onion Rings
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Spicy Onion Rings

Golden brown. Crunchy. And of course, spicy.
Course Side Dish or Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword onion rings, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 191kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • You'll need two medium bowls. In the first, whisk together the flour, cayenne, salt, pepper and baking powder. In the second whisk together the milk and egg.
  • Heat 2"-3" of oil to 375F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Meanwhile, place the separated onions rings into the flour mixture. Using your hands, gently coat the rings in the flour.
  • Transfer the rings to the milk and dunk and turn to coat well.
  • Drain well and transfer the rings back to the flour mixture. Using your hands again, gently coat the rings in the flour.
  • Working in batches as needed, deep-fry the rings until golden brown. This will take 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel to drain. Season immediately with more salt.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Season the rings with more salt right out of the fryer.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Spicy Texan Onion Rings

I have long had a problem controlling myself around onion rings. I’ve loved them since I was a kid. I’ve tried and tried to keep some sort of decency about myself when eating them. Then along came these spicy Texan onion rings. I no time at allevery last bit of self-control I might have had was gone. I seriously do not remember what else we had for dinner the night I made these. Could’ve been filet mignon. Doesn’t matter. The rings were the star.

Spicy Texan Rings

The Boldest Onion Rings Around

I made a chipotle mayonnaise dipping sauce to go with my spicy Texan onion rings. The sauce has a bit of a kick, but it doesn’t have such bold flavors as to drown out the rings. The crunch, the heat and the flavor is amazing. You’ll find yourself making them again and again.

If I’m cooking for a crowd I use my big fryer. But if it’s just the two of us I’ll use my Fry Daddy instead.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

Also try my spicy red onion rings.

Spicy Texan Rings
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Spicy Texan Onion Rings

Along came these spicy Texan onion rings and every last bit of self-control I might have had was gone in an instant. I seriously do not remember what else we had for dinner the night I made these. Could’ve been filet mignon. Doesn’t matter. The rings were the star.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy, deep-fried, onion
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 947kcal

Ingredients

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

  • Slice onions into 1/4" rings. Place in a large bowl or pie pan and add buttermilk and hot sauce if using. Marinate for 15 minutes, turning the rings every 5 minutes to make sure they all get some time in the buttermilk.
  • Combine the flour, salt, black pepper, chipotle chile powder, oregano and cumin and place into a pie pan.
  • Heat oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Working in batches, remove rings from the buttermilk. Shake off the excess and then coat well in the flour mixture. Return the rings to the buttermilk and turn to coat. Shake off the excess and again coat in the flour mixture.
  • Fry 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, turning once.
  • Remove to a wire rack to cool slightly and drain before serving with the dripping sauce.

For the dipping sauce

  • Combine all ingredients. Chill until ready to use.

Notes

The dipping sauce is great for French fries and chicken nuggets, too.

Nutrition

Calories: 947kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1454mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 514IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.