Classic homemade crispy fried onion rings are dredged in buttermilk and battered in a highly seasoned flour. The results are absolutely delicious! Now you can make restaurant quality onion rings at home!
There are two types of people in the world: Fry people and Onion Ring people. I happen to be one of the later. This doesn’t mean that I dislike or hate fries. In fact, I love fries. Absolutely love fries. But I ADORE onion rings.
There is no secret that I love to fry things on this site. I fry chicken regularly; I fry steak; I fry tomatoes; I fry okra and more. I’m a great fryer. We get that. It was only a matter of time before I dropped my crispy fried onion rings recipe on ya! And it was well worth the wait.
While frying stuff isn’t all that healthy for you, I believe that you can have fried foods in moderation. I don’t eat something fried every single day. Most of the time, we bake in my house so I feel no qualms about indulging in these heavenly homemade crispy fried onion rings from time to time. So let me tell you about how special these things are.
I love using a seasoned flour when I fry. I keep a batch on hand for most frying needs. This flour contains tons of flavor with a bit of spicy heat to make your tastebuds sing. To make sure these babies get super crispy with a fantastic crust, I dipped first in flour then into buttermilk and then back into the flour. The results are the most perfect crust imaginable. I know for sure that you will absolutely adore this! And you should trust me by now.
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- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoons yellow corn meal
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 onions sliced into 1/3-1/2 inch rings
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Add flour, seasoned salt, corn meal, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper to a paper bag and shake to mix well.
- Dip each onion ring into seasoned flour then dip into buttermilk then back into seasoned flour coating all sides. Set each battered onion ring on a parchment covered baking sheet to rest until all onion rings are battered.
- While coating sets, add 3-3 1/2 inches of oil to a cast iron or heavy bottom pot and heat over medium high heat. Also turn on oven to 275 degrees.
- Fry onion rings 4 at a time, not over crowding. Fry on each side until golden brown then remove and place on paper towels to drain.
- Add finished onion rings to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm until all are fried. Serve when ready.
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Dee says
August 16, 2018 at 6:50 amMade these yesterday for lunch, delicious!!
So light and crispy. Easy to prepare.
Thanks. This goes in my to keep recipes☺
plasterer bristol says
January 26, 2017 at 9:35 amOh i love these. Theyre so tstaty. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Simon
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
January 28, 2017 at 6:57 amAbsolutely! Thanks so much!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
June 22, 2015 at 10:12 amgimme all the crispy fried onion rings!!!! LOVE!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
June 17, 2015 at 8:41 pmyou are queen of fried foods–in like…the best way possible.
I was a fry person until this past year where i have VERY strongly jumped over to the onion ring camp…I friggin LOVE ONION RINGS now! and yours look flawless!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
June 15, 2015 at 9:00 pmThese look unreal! I think these might convert me from one of those ‘fry’ people 😉
Linda | Brunch with Joy says
June 15, 2015 at 3:03 pmGlad you brought this up because I’m both type 1 and 2; however I stay away from frying because I don’t like a greasy kitchen… But I can’t stay away from this superb onion rings. Yum!
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
June 15, 2015 at 10:22 amI am always intimidated by frying at home (I think it’s the splattering) but these look SO good that I’m going to have to give it a try!
Jennie @onesweetmess says
June 15, 2015 at 5:41 amMy hubs is an o-ring fan. These look supremely crunchy, and I love the highly seasoned flour mixture. I love my onion rings with extra pepper. Pinned.
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
June 12, 2015 at 10:10 amOnion rings all the way! Gosh, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more beautiful homemade ring!! And you know when buttermilk is in the picture it’s going to be good 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:06 pmOh buttermilk makes everything better!
Tonia from TheGunnySack says
June 12, 2015 at 9:26 amFor me the fries vs onion rings depends on who is making them. 🙂 There are certain restaurants where one wins out on the other. Your homemade version sounds delicious.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:07 pmNow that is totally true! The restaurant totally makes a difference.
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
June 11, 2015 at 11:56 pmMmmmmm…. I can’t decide if I’m an onion ring or fry person.. I love both sooo much! But I think if I HAD to choose, I’d go with rings! This spicy flour is making my mouthwater! You know I love spicy, so this just takes these rings over the top! They’d be so fabulous dipped in a cool Ranch dressing, eh? Occasional indulgences… oh yes!! Thank you for this, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:08 pmGirl sometimes you just have to indulge!!!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
June 11, 2015 at 11:28 pmThese look so incredibly perfect!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:08 pmThank you hon!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
June 11, 2015 at 10:06 pmI love me some fries but I’m an onion ring girl all the way. Love!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:09 pmYES no wonder we are soul sisters girlfriend!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
June 11, 2015 at 8:41 pmI’m with you, girl! I looove onion rings and while fries are ah-mazing, you can’t beat the flavor and crispiness of onion rings 🙂 These look great!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
June 11, 2015 at 7:32 pmOh how I love me some onion rings! The batter on these rings looks incredible with all that seasoning!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:10 pmYES the seasoning is perfecto!
Elsa | the Whinery says
June 11, 2015 at 6:16 pmI love onions rings too! I love how crispy yours look, unlike the soggy ones I had recently. It’s settled… you have to open a restaurant now! 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:11 pmGirl soggy onion rings are terrible! Gotta go crispy all the way boo.
Erin@WellPlated says
June 11, 2015 at 4:10 pmI want you to teach me to fry! And we are onion ring sou lmates. I love ’em too!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:11 pmYES I shall girlfriend!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
June 11, 2015 at 3:32 pmThese are just perfect! SO hungry right now!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:12 pmHooray thanks hon!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
June 11, 2015 at 2:37 pmForget moderation, I would eat these onion rings all day everyday. Pinned!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:12 pmI seriously almost tried to eat these everyday!
Tonya says
June 11, 2015 at 11:31 amNot the buttermilk wash?!…Girrrrrrl!!! Definitely #TEAMONIONRINGS!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:12 pmYES!!!!
Mir says
June 11, 2015 at 10:14 amYou need to get over to my house right now and make these! I’d say that I would contribute a dipping sauce, but I don’t think they need it with the amazing seasonings in the flour!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:12 pmThanks for the invite boo! Coming!
Eva @ Eva Bakes says
June 11, 2015 at 8:47 amYour onion rings look so perfectly crispy! You should teach share your recipes with some restaurants, who clearly don’t have the crispiness down. 😉
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:12 pmI totally should!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
June 11, 2015 at 8:07 amOnion rings are one of my favorites! These look so crisp and crunchy. Love that you seasoned them with buttermilk and cayenne. My mouth is watering!!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
June 12, 2015 at 6:13 pmIsn’t cayenne the best?