Crispy Onion Rings with a Spicy Kick
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients:
8
Delight your taste buds with these perfectly crispy onion rings seasoned with a spicy blend of flavors.
Ingredients
| 2 | large sweet onions (i.e. Vidalia, Mayan, etc.), sliced into rings |
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| 2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 ½ | cups chicken stock or vegetable stock |
| 1 | tablespoon salt (optional) |
| 2 | teaspoons paprika |
| ¼ | teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| dried ancho peppers, flaked (or use your favorite chili pepper) | |
| vegetable oil for frying |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by cutting the sweet onions into 1/4-inch slices, then separate into concentric rings. Set aside. |
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| 2. | In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt (if desired), paprika, cayenne pepper, and flaked dried ancho peppers. |
| 3. | Gradually add chicken or vegetable stock to the dry ingredients, adjusting until a thick batter consistency is achieved. |
| 4. | In a heavy saucepan, wok, or deep fryer, pour enough vegetable oil to reach a depth of 2 to 3 inches. Heat the oil to 350F. |
| 5. | Using tongs, coat each onion ring individually with the batter until fully covered. |
| 6. | Fry the coated onion rings in batches, cooking until they reach various shades of medium and dark brown. |
| 7. | Once fried, transfer the onion rings to paper towels to blot and absorb any excess oil. |
| 8. | * Note: Start with 1 1/2 cups of stock and adjust by adding flour and stock alternately until the desired batter texture is achieved. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 159.3 kcal |
| Protein | 5.3 g |
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 2.5 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița