Description
Crispy Parmesan Onion Ring Chips are deliciously thinly sliced onion rings soaked in buttermilk, coated in a seasoned flour and breadcrumb mixture with Parmesan cheese, and fried to golden perfection. These crunchy, flavorful chips make a perfect snack or side dish that pairs well with a variety of dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Onions and Buttermilk
- 2 large onions, sliced into thin rings
- 1 cup buttermilk
Dredging Mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Breading Mixture
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Frying
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Slice the Onions: Begin by slicing the onions into thin rings, about 1/4 inch thick. Carefully separate the rings and set them aside to prepare for soaking.
- Soak in Buttermilk: Pour the buttermilk over the onion rings in a medium bowl, ensuring all rings are coated. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and add flavor.
- Prepare Flour Mixture: While soaking, mix the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a shallow dish until well combined.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: In another shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing thoroughly to distribute the cheese evenly.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C), perfect for frying.
- Coat the Onion Rings: Remove onion rings from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each ring first in the seasoned flour mixture, dip back into buttermilk, then coat with the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.
- Fry the Onion Rings: Carefully place coated rings into hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove fried onion ring chips and place on paper towel-lined plates to absorb any excess oil. Repeat frying remaining rings.
- Serve: Serve these crispy Parmesan onion ring chips hot as a snack or side dish. Enjoy them alone or with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunchiness.
- Ensure oil temperature is maintained at 350°F for the crispiest results.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to avoid soggy onion rings.
- Soaking onions in buttermilk helps reduce pungency and tenderizes the onion.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Onion Ring Chips, fried onion rings, Parmesan coated onion rings, crunchy onion snacks
