Crispy Onion Rings
- serving for 3-4
- 0.5 hours
- deep-bottom pan
For Onion
Ingredient
large onions 2 pc
Others
iced water
For Batter
Ingredient
plain flour 100 g
cornflour/starch 100 g
sparkling water/soda water 250-300 ml
(vodka 1 shot)
Spice & Seasoning
white pepper 1 tsp
garlic powder 1 tsp
smoked paprika 1 tsp
salt 1 tsp
Others
Coating
Panko breadcrumbs 100 g
Others
Oil for frying
Directions
Cut onions into 1 cm thick rings and remove the inner membrane from the onions
Chill the onions in iced water
Mix the batter ingredients until nice and smooth
Dry the onion rings before dipping into the batter then the breadcrumbs
Heat oil to 170c and fry the onion rings in batches
Principles
- Soak onions into iced water: remove some pungency
- Soda water in batter: carbonation result in light and crispy crust
- Fry in batches: remain oil temperature avoid sogginess
Notes
- 1 pound=16 ounces=453 g ; 1 tablespoon=15 g ; 1 teaspoon=5 g
credit to chefthombateman