In Pursuit of the Perfect Onion Ring | What’s Eating Dan?

Dan shows you how to fry up delicately crisp, golden onion rings that run circles around restaurant versions.

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Ingredients:
Powdered Sugar - 1 tbsp
Cornstarch, divided - 2tsp, 3 tbsp
Table salt - 1.5 tsp
Onion Powder - 1tsp
Yellow Onions, Lg - x2
APF - 2 cups
Baking Powder - 2 tsp
Lager or Beer of choice - 2 cups

Method:
- combine sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, salt, and onion powder in large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- cut onions into 1/2” thick rings, discarding unusable small layers
- place the rings into the bowl, tossing thoroughly to coat with the confectioners sugar mixture. Remove rings and set aside on a tray.
- In the large mixing bowl with the remaining confectioners sugar mixture, add in the flour, baking powder, the 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and whisk to combine. Whisk in the beer, and mix until it is like pancake batter with small lumps.
- coat onion rings and fry in 375º oil for ≈ 4 minutes.

[douglashaag]

I saw and successfully tried a recipe that used a batter very similar to yours, But after battering, the rings were coated with Panko and left on a wire rack long enough for the coating to hydrate or "set" before frying. But the coating wasn't just plain Panko. The Panko flakes were pulverized in a food processor to the consistency of fine sand. So that coating added even more crunch than the cornstarch-laced batter alone.

[PageToo]

Chef Jean Pierre says to remove the membrane between each ring so the batter clings better and the onions don’t slide out when you bite them. It is a pain, but yes it works. I have tried it and it was the best tip that improved my home made onion rings. This was a great video too and I will try the 360 fry temp method to see if it works without the work of separating the membrane. Would be easier if it works,

[philiphendersonjr]

The best onion rings are "New England" style, a simple corn meal and flour coating and a soak in buttermilk. No batter. They're thinner and crunchier than the other kind.

[Thommadura]

I have switched to using a Tempura Batter for making Onion Rings. I make it with half rice flour, half all purpose, an Egg Yolk - and I use GINGER ALE as the liquid (I cannot drink alcohol) - The sugar in the Ginger ale means I get a darker crust of batter.

[xRadiox]

this is the only thing in my 40 years that has made me enjoying cooking. the science of cooking is amazing!

[klindstrom]

I need someone in my life to look at me the way Dan looks at those rings!

[pleblond]

Sorry: One word: A&W (in Canada). Hand made, floured, battered, crumbed. seasond salt at the end. perfection.

[danielkilkenny]

I totally felt a connection with Dan when he said "boo to that."

[chrishellemaitland]

I use a very similar recipe for my homemade onion rings but add a generous pinch of smoked paprika and just a dash of salt into the dry mixture. If you have ever craved BBQ onion rings, give it a try. It's a gentle background flavor profile!

[joshbenda]

masa harina or other finely ground cornmeal will act like the cornstarch but give more flavor and color.

[jodiperko]

If the onion rings are good, I’ll always choose the rings! These look heavenly!!

[krushingit]

I am so glad that you are still making videos. I found you earlier this year and I love you and your content. I, of course, have since liked, subscribed and binged watch so many videos. Thank you for what you contribute to the food industry, comedy and content creation. Your videos are much like another who I hold dearly, Alton Brown. I think a mash-up of you two working together is in order!

[PokhrajRoy.]

Onion Powder is a gift to humanity. It’s awesome 🤩

[ChanelleChateau]

I like the beer battered onion rings. You did a great job! Thanks for the video Dan.

[draubar]

Kudos to you.
Enjoyed your tutorial.

[aaronlopez]

Onions Rings and Fried Zucchini my two favorites.🤤

[JHaven-lglj]

The two best kinds of onion rings I’ve ever had were from Viking Burger in Newport News Virginia, and the Backyard Barbecue Boys’ recipe.
The BBQ Boys wrap 1/2” rings in bacon and grill them, then dip them in a semolina batter and deep fry. Divine.

[MMuraseofSandvich]

Perfect onion rings? This is why Dan is awesome.

Beer battered, crispy onion rings? A man after my heart.

[LRH]

The best onion rings I ever had was in the early 1980’s at a Popeyes located in Ft Pierce, Fl. They were crunchy on the outside with a flakey light beer batter of sorts. I would love to have that recipe. Oh yeah, and spicy. They were discontinued although I never understood why. If I could get my hands on that recipe, I would open up a small drive through joint that would only sell those onion rings. I have been disappointed from every onion ring I have tried since then. But I’ll give this recipe a try, but they look nothing like the ones from Popeyes.