Homemade Fried Onion Rings Recipe

4.95 from 140 votes

These crispy fried onion rings are so easy to make at home. If you love homestyle onion rings you get at a diner, this recipe is a must try!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Cost: $2.05 Recipe, $1.03 Per serving

Slice 1 onion into ½-inch thick slices and separate the slices into rings. Place ½ cup flour in one small bowl. In a second bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and ½ cup milk until well combined. Place 1 cup panko bread crumbs in a third bowl.
Dip each onion ring into the ½ cup flour, then coat it in the mixture made with 2 large eggs and ½ cup milk, and finally coat it in the 1 cup panko bread crumbs. Place the coated onion rings on a plate until ready to fry.
Continue to do this until all of the onions have been coated.
Add oil to a small saucepan. You’ll need about 2 inches of oil. Heat on medium heat until it has reached a temperature of 375 degrees F.
Place the coated onions in the oil and fry on each side until the onions are golden brown. I cooked mine for approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
Then transfer the fried onion rings to a plate lined with a paper towel. Allow them to cool (they will be hot). You can top them with salt to keep them crisp at this time.
Then serve with your favorite dipping sauce. I served mine with ranch. Enjoy!