Copycat A&W Onion Rings (Extra Crispy)
Description
Make crispy, golden Copycat A&W Onion Rings at home! These extra-crispy onion rings are perfect for dipping and recreating your favorite fast-food treat.
Ingredients
- 2 large onions, preferably sweet variety
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup buttermilk, or milk
- 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, or taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, or taste
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the 2 large onions and slicing them into about ½-inch thick rings. Carefully separate the rings from each other.
- In a shallow dish, combine the 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika. In another dish, whisk together the 2 eggs and 1 cup buttermilk Place the 1½ cups Panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture, ensuring it's lightly coated. Shake off any excess flour. Next, dip the ring into the egg mixture, and then finally coat it well with the Panko breadcrumbs. Set the coated rings aside on a plate.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the onion rings in a single layer in the basket.
- Spray the onion rings lightly with cooking spray. Cook them in the air fryer for about 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. You may need to flip them halfway through cooking for even crispness.
- Once cooked, remove the onion rings from the air fryer and serve them hot.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper, optional
- Cooking Spray, optional
Notes
Optional Serving Suggestions: Serve your homemade onion rings with dipping sauces such as ketchup, ranch dressing, or a spicy mayo for added flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 368mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg