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Plate of crispy, golden Hooters-style onion rings ready to serve.

Hooters Onion Rings Recipe

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
15 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Crispy Hooters Onion Rings Recipe – Learn how to make golden, crunchy onion rings at home, perfect for air fryer or oven.

Ingredients 

  • 3 large onions, peeled and cut into thick rings
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder ,
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs , beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Peel and slice 3 large onions into thick rings. Separate the layers carefully.
  • Place onion rings in a bowl of 1 ½ cups buttermilk for 10–15 minutes. Drain excess liquid.
  • In a separate bowl, mix 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour , ½ cup cornstarch ,1 ½ tsp baking powder , 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper In another bowl, beat the 2 large eggs .
  • Dip each onion ring first in the dry mixture, then into the eggs, and finally coat with 2 cups panko breadcrumbs . Press breadcrumbs lightly to adhere.
  • Set to 375°F (190°C) for 3–5 minutes. Lightly spray basket with oil.
  • Place onion rings in a single layer, spray lightly with oil. Cook 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch or spicy mayo.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 191IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 3mg