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Healthy Onion Ring Chips Recipe

Crispy Homemade Onion Ring Chips deliver all the crunch and flavor of classic onion rings in a lighter, snackable form. These golden, perfectly seasoned rings are easy to make and can be fried, baked, or air-fried for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large onions sliced into 1/4-inch rings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F.
  2. Slice onions into uniform rings and separate carefully.
  3. Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  4. Place buttermilk in a separate bowl.
  5. Dip onion rings into buttermilk, then flour mixture.
  6. Dip again into buttermilk, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  7. Fry onion rings in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  9. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding during cooking and maintain oil temperature for the crispiest onion ring chips.