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These crispy fried onion rings are so easy to make at home. If you love homestyle onion rings you get at a diner, this recipe is a must try! The onion rings are thick, crispy and amazing.
We call these the “good ” onion rings! If you grew up eating the really thick crispy onion rings, you know what I am talking about. Oh my they are delicious!
There are only a few restaurants that I can buy these type of onion rings. I don’t like those small frozen ones. Once you have had these amazing thick cut onion rings, nothing else will do!
One day I decided to make some at home and I was really impressed with how great they turned out. We have been making them ever since. Today, I’m going to show you how to make onion rings at home.
You may even like these Fried Zucchini Recipe. You may even like to serve this Side with Philly Cheesesteak.
My kids loved them and said they tasted just like the ones at the diner. Score for mom! Plus, I saved a bunch of money.
I can’t wait for you to try these homemade onion rings. They are so good.
Ingredients:
- Onion – I like to use a large onion so I can have nice big slices. I normally slice into 1/2″ thick slices.
- Flour
- Large Eggs
- Milk
- Panko Bread Crumbs
- Vegetable Oil For Frying
How to make Fried onion rings:
First, get out 3 small bowls. Put flour in one bowl, eggs and milk in another bowl and the bread crumbs in a third bowl.
Note: If you do not care for the strong taste of onions and want to make them sweeter, soak them in ice water before making the onion rings.
Second, take the sliced yellow onions and dip in flour, then the egg and milk mixture and finally the panko breadcrumbs. Set aside until you are ready to fry. Keep repeating this process until all of the onions have been coated in all 3 bowls.
Next, add the oil to a small saucepan. I normally put about 2″ of oil in the pan. You will need to heat this up over medium heat until it has reached 375 degrees.
Once the oil is hot, start putting the onions in the pan. Fry on each side until they are golden brown. It does not take long. Normally about 2 to 3 minutes per side will do it.
After they are finished cooking, put the onion rings on a plate with a paper towel. This will help to drain any excess grease. Add salt if you prefer.
Dipping ideas:
- Homemade ketchup
- Ranch– My favorite!
- Copycat Chic-fil-A Sauce– my kids love this
How to Store Onion Rings
Keep onion rings in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Onion rings, will get soggy so you will have to crisp them up when you reheat them.
Separating the onion rings with paper towels helps to soak up any excess moisture.
How to Reheat Onion Rings
The best way to reheat onion rings is in the oven. Place the onion rings on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they are to your desired crispness.
What are the Best Onions for Onion Rings?
You can use white or yellow onions. However, I believe yellow onions are the best for onion rings. Yellow onions are a milder flavor, but white onions seems to hold up better.
Why soak onions in ice water before making onion rings?
This is optional but some people like to take this extra step. Soaking the onion in water will help to reduce the strong onion taste in homemade onion rings. It can also make the onion sweeter.
You do not have to do this and it is based on preference.
What is the best oil for frying?
Vegetable or Canola oil is best for frying. Both of these have a high smoke point which is beneficial when frying at high heats.
For example, you would not want to use an oil such as olive oil because it has a low smoke point and could cause the food to taste burnt and create a bunch of smoke while cooking.
Variations to try:
This is a great base recipe. We absolutely love it.
If you want to add seasoning to the egg mixture to change up the flavor of these deep fried onion rings, it is very easy to do.
Some ideas include: Italian seasoning, garlic salt or garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Any of these would be great mixed into this egg mixture.
Homemade Fried Onion Rings Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Onion sliced into 1/2? thicken slices and divided into rings
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- Vegetable Oil For Frying
Instructions
- You will need 3 small bowls. Place flour in one bowl, eggs and milk in a second bowl (beat them together) and then the Panko crumbs in a third bowl.
- Coat the sliced onions in the flour, then in the egg mixture and then in the bread crumb mixture. Place on a separate plate until ready to air fry.
- Continue to do this until all of the onions have been coated.
- Add oil to a small saucepan. You’ll need about 2? of oil. Heat on medium heat until it has reached a temperature of 375 degrees F.
- Place the coated onions in the oil and fry on each side until the pickles are golden brown. I cooked mine for approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Then transfer the fried onion rings to a plate lined with a paper towel. Allow them to cool (they will be hot). You can top them with salt to keep them crisp at this time.
- Then serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I served mine with ranch. Enjoy!
Recipe Video
Nutrition Facts
More easy side dish recipes:
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Quick and Easy Weeknight Macaroni and Cheese
- Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes
- Pan Fried Potatoes
- Fried Green Beans
I’m off the chart with this question. Back in my day and being a sailor we use to have the pleasure of enjoying deep fried carrots. Does anyone have a recipe they would be willing to release.
In sentence 5 you refer to pickles and not onion. Do you have a recipe for fried pickles.
I do not.
Do you need to let them dry if soak in cold water before flour?
tried making homeadde but easier to cheat with frozen. just like ketchup to dip. ty hopin to win. ty
I will be making these tonight. Sounds so good and I can control the sodium. Our favorite dipping sauce is Ketchup. I saw the link to homemade ketchup. I’m going to try it as well.
I have not made homemade fried onion rings before, but this recipe looks so easy and delicious I am going to do it. Thanks!
I tried once.. not very successful unfortunately. My poor dog would not even eat them? We like ours with Ranch & Frank’s Hot Sauce
Tonya
Yes these look delicious I use Ranch
I use a combo of dips to suit everyone’s taste. Ketchup mixed with ranch or sour cream is a good one.
Thank you Carrie for this wonderful, simple, easy Homemade Onion rings. My family LOVES Onion ring’s alot. You make it so easy. We definitely are making some onion rings tonight.
This recipe sounds amazing. I can’t wait to try it. I dip my onion rings in honey mustard.
These are amazing and a crowd pleaser! We are definitely a ketchup and ranch dipping sauce family!
This sounds awesome. I have tried flour on my onion rings. Wasn’t great . This sounds better. Sometimes I dip them in barbq sauce.
I love onion rings but I’ve never tried to make them. This would be fun for watching football games.
I get that. The double dipping keeps the breading on. and try not to touch the onion rings while they are frying and that will help.
I have made onion rings several times but I don’t dip them in anything. I want to just taste the onion rings that I took the time to make.
Yes I have made homemade onion they turn out pretty good and the sauce is like a fry sauce so I do mayonnaise ketchup relish some vinegar and a little bit of sugar
I have not tried homemade ones yet but it’s on my list now! We usually dip in mustard or fry sauce.
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Different than the one I used. Looks better than mine.
I have tried making them but wasn’t good
I’m going to make these for the football games this weekend. I like dipping mine in ranch dressing.
I always have a problem with the breading falling off the onion rings while frying. I like to use Chik-fil-A sauce to dip in.
I love onion rings with ketchup! I like to add a little cajun seasoning to them too.
I have made onion rings before but didn’t turn out very good. I’m going to use this recipe. It’s different than the one I use. Can’t wait to try it!!
I don’t usually dip my onion rings . but , when I do I use ranch dip. As for air frying , I have not done much with my air fryer yet , but may give this a try .
I make homemade onion rings alot. I don’t make a sauce for them. I also put them on burgers
I would dip them in Polynesian sauce
I haven’t ever made homemade onion rings. These sound scrumptious! Gonna have to give ’em a try!
These are very crispy and delicious. I’ve done my own version kinda like this recipe but I used corn flakes in with my garlic flavor bread crumbs I also put garlic powder with a little salt and pepper. I never heard of using milk in it till now. I made this just a few minutes ago ? so yummy. I’m going to have to make more that for sure.
I have tried to make onion rings but failed and what a mess. This looks much better and will try it out.
I like honey mustard dipping for my onion rings.
Have you tried making fried onion rings? Not in a long time but I will have to try this.
Yummy and not complicated! Agreed, yellow onions make the best rings too.
I’m excited to try to make onion rings for the first time. I like to do then in ketchup. 🙂
These sound delicious! I do love homemade onion rings so I gave this a try! Just like my favorite restaurant. If the item is delicious, I never add condiments!
Definitely like the Chic-fil-a sauce as a dip!
These rings turned out great! I used canola oil instead of vegetable oil.
They were crispy and delicious! I make a dip out of mayo and horseradish, about a 3 to 1
mixture. Love it!
Recipe always seemed intimidating. I like NO sauce !!
I made these and they were excellent!!
About 30 years ago, I tried making onion rings.
In the end, they ended up with very little batter, and weren’t crisp, or well seasoned.
I decided I would never make them
Again , but after reading your post, I just might give it another try !
I serve fried onion rings with Outbacks copykat Bloomin Onion sauce.
I have not made homemade onion rings before but this recipe makes it look easy. I would probably dip these onion rings in chick fil a sauce or just plain ketchup
I used to make homemade onion rings all the time. That was a long time ago though. I like the added breadcrumbs to this recipe. Will definitely try these.
I dipped them in ketchup.
Have you ever made these before?
I have never made these before so I am hoping these turn out as good as they look.
We don’t like frozen onion rings either
Never made homemade onion rings but I recently got a deep fryer so I would like to try. And the sauce I use is ketchup.
I have never tried to make onion rings. I’m going to try this recipe. Ranch is my favorite dipping sauce.
Always had trouble making onion rings. I’m hoping this is a winner! I do not dip onion rings and any sauce.
These are so easy to make & turn out delicious! I added garlic powder to the egg mixture & it was really good. Served it with a side of ranch & ketchup. Sometimes I use tartar sauce, too! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
That looks like the recipe I use and turns out very nice. Our favorite dips for onion rings are the good-old standby Ketchup, but also ranch. I also think sweet and sour sauce tastes nice.
I serve mine with a side of homemade fry sauce.
Love onion rings. I serve mine with a side of homemade fry sauce.
I LOVE onion rings. I dip in ketchup or thousand island dressing
Cocktail Sauce (Ketchup + Horseradish)
and/or
1000 Island Dressing
I use Chic-fil-a sauce or ranch. This recipe sounds delicious!? Don’t really like the frozen ones and fresh is usually better.
I have made homemade onion rings before but will definitely give this recipe a try! I usually serve with a spicy aioli dipping sauce
I love onion rings, but I’ve never tried making them at home. My favorite sauce is comeback sauce, mainly popular in the South—it’s a mix of Mayo, Dijon and Worcestershire sauce.
These look super yummy!! I would dip them in a remoulade sauce.
Just made these to watch with the game. Real good and easy and I put out ketchup and ranch to dip in yummy
I’ve never tried to make homemade onions rings, may have to give it a try.
I’ve never tried making onion rings at home. Guess I’ll have to give that a try. I love to do my onion rings in a mixture of ketchup and mayonnaise.
I haven’t had good luck making onion rings, so excited to try these. My fav dipping sauce is “NOTHING”. A good onion ring doesn’t need a dip. LOL Love the emails and made a file to save them in. So not losing anything. 🙂
Love this recipe, thanks for sharing! I usually eat my onion rings bare, but a dipping sauce of Better than Bloomin’ Onion Ring Sauce ~ with mayo – ketchup & horseradish….would make for a tasty dipping sauce!
This is a great recipe, the onion rings are crispy and delicious!!! I like to air fry them to avoid the extra oil. For my dipping sauce I’m controversial I like to mix ketchup and mustard, lol
Really easy and yummy recipe. l make my own onion rings and fries. We pare onion rings with honey mustard dressing or ranch dressing.
I love a zesty onion ring dipping sauce and I’ve tried to make them vefore but not successful
I have never tried to make homemade
fried onion rings. I like to use a horseradish-based dipping sauce.
I would use Ranch for dip.
I love a good onion ring! Can’t wait to try and make these!
They look great. Love these instead of the frozen ones, Will be making these. Our Thanksgiving we make a veggie tray.
I am going to be making clam chowder for New Years day and this will be an added recipe to go with it. It looks very easy, “which is right up my alley” . On Thanksgiving, I made your ham and cheese sliders with Turkey slices added to it and it was a huge hit…thanks, Mary Avey
Looks delicious definitely going to try it and seems easy to make. I love the sauce u get at burger king whenever you order onion rings…. anyone know that recipe????
I’m usually a deviled egg person for Thanksgiving apps. I’ve also done bacon wrapped lil smokies. Those are always a real hit with the men in the crowd. Lol!
These look wonderful! Can’t wait to try them!
For Thanksgiving appetizers, we like a cheeseball with crackers, deer meat summer sausage and cheese with crackers, hot ranch crackers, etc.
I have tried many of your recipes, but the one I keep coming back to to make over and over is your Taco Seasoning mixture. We love it so much better than the bought packets! ? I appreciate all you do to make cooking easy, yummy and fun for everyone!
We like a veggie tray with broccoli, cauliflower, green pepper, black at green olives and sweet pickles.
My kids and I make soup on thanksgiving and have cornbread for the side. It’s a very simple meal but we enjoy it a lot. And have shared it with friends who have to work. They always enjoy it as well. Weren’t able to do it this year due to financial struggles. Hopefully this year brings a better year to my family and all who read this. I definitely look forward to trying the onion rings recipe. It’s a simple recipe that doesn’t require fancy equipment to make it. Thank you for sharing it with us. Have a wonderful day.
I do not usually serve appetizers for the holidays. We usually eat dinner and then I have homemade dessert mixed with some bought desserts for later after everyone’s stomachs are less full. I haven’t made this onion ring recipe but I am definitely going too. I ready printed it out so that I can go buy my ingredients. I love onion rings better than French fries. Can’t wait to make these, they look so delicious.
These are so good& easy to make. Better than frozen onion rings.
I have made homemade onion rings, but I will try your recipe. Seems easier from your recipe.
For Thanksgiving appetizer, I had chicken in a biscuit crackers, cheese, homemade avocado dip and chips and veggie tray with cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, celery cauliflower.
I made the crock pot mashed potatoes from your recipe–easy-peezy and came out great.
I have made several of your recipes–my fav is the easy lasagna, ravioli crock pot. Delicious and easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you
yes, it would work great.
These look great. I don’t like the frozen onion rings, either. They have zero onion taste–more like cardboard and a slimy center. Blek!
Would regular bread crumbs work just as well as Panko bread crumbs?