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Crispy golden copycat Culver’s onion rings stacked on a plate, ready to serve

Copycat Culver’s Onion Rings Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Copycat Culver’s Onion Rings are perfectly crispy, golden, and flavorful. Easy to make at home for a crunchy side or snack just like the restaurant favorite.

Ingredients 

  • 2 large Yellow Onions
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups Fine Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • ½ tsp Salt , to taste
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Slice 2 large Yellow Onions into ½ inch thick rings.
  • Set up your breading station (1 cup All-Purpose Flour/½ cup Cornstarch/1 tsp Garlic Powder/1 tsp Smoked Paprika/½ tsp Salt /½ tsp Black Pepper, 1 cup Buttermilk, and 1 ½ cups Fine Breadcrumbs).
  • Double-dredge: Flour -> Buttermilk -> Flour -> Buttermilk -> Breadcrumbs.
  • Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  • Spray heavily with oil spray until no dry flour is visible.
  • Air fry at 375°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping and re-spraying at the 5-minute mark.
  • Serve hot with ranch or cheese sauce!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray, optional
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 656mgPotassium: 328mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 348IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 4mg