Onion Rings are perfectly crispy with yellow onions coated in buttermilk batter and breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown.

This is a favorite pub-style recipe for onion rings that you can easily make yourself. Enjoy them as a side along with classic pub dishes like Hamburgers, Buffalo Wings, or Chicken Tenders.

Sabrina’s Onion Rings Recipe

Buttermilk Onion Rings are an excellent appetizer to enjoy along with burgers, or bring out as a snack for a movie or game night. They’re simple and quick to make, and they are fried to golden brown perfection. When serving these crispy onions, be sure to enjoy them with your favorite dips like ranch, tartar, or Fry Sauce.

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Ingredients

▢ 1 yellow onion , peeled and sliced into ¼ thick slices
▢ 1 cup buttermilk
▢ vegetable oil for frying , 3 inches deep
▢ 1/4 cups flour , divided
▢ 1 cup breadcrumbs
▢ 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
▢ 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

In a large bowl add the onion slices and buttermilk together and let soak for ten minutes while you make the batter.
In a second large bowl add the flour, breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper and garlic powder and whisk them together.
Add vegetable oil to a dutch oven (about 3" deep) and heat on medium high heat to 350 degrees.
Using tongs remove the onions from the buttermilk and let drip dry.
Dredge in the flour mixture and coat well on both sides.
Carefully, using a fork to cradle the onion rings into the oil add the onions in a single layer (be careful not to crowd the pan) and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool on a cookie sheet or cooling rack, do not place onto paper towels.