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Baked Onion Rings

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A healthy, crunchy and delicious alternative to fried onion rings, these baked onion rings are crunchy and flavorful.

Baked Onion Rings on parchment served with ketchup

In an attempt to create a good Baked Onion Rings recipe, I’ve had to experiment quite a bit. It hasn’t been easy because, let’s face it, fried onion rings taste fabulous and are incomparable when done right (try slicing up a few Anaheim peppers to mix in with your onions before frying!). And there is much discussion about whether frying in olive or even avocado oil makes deep-fried foods healthy. I’ll just say that I think it’s good to have variety and some of us also want a baked option on-hand.

side view of Baked Onion Rings

I knew, first and foremost, that the baked onion rings would need some crunch, so panko bread crumbs quickly became the obvious choice. Then adding just a bit of olive oil to the bread crumbs gave a hint of deep-fried flavor that traditional fried oven rings are known for. And last, but certainly not least, they had to have excellent flavor, otherwise, what’s the point? I added smoked paprika, just a hint of cayenne and some Parmesan cheese along with salt. This seasoning combination worked well together without being too spicy or overpowering.

sliced onion in batter and panko

Soaking the onions in buttermilk infuses a mild, almost creaminess to the rings. Dipping first in flour helps the batter stick to the onions and the panko mixture adds just the right amount of crunch. Set-up the process in assembly line fashion and it goes pretty quickly.

close up of slice onion rings before baking

You can serve these with your favorite dip or ketchup, but they’re seasoned perfectly if you want to eat them straight up! This is a baked onion recipe where the rings come out crisp and flavorful and you won’t even miss the deep-fried version (much).

Close up of side view of onion ring tower

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Baked Onion Rings

These baked onion rings are a healthy alternative to fried rings and offer the right amount of crunch. Set up your pans and dipping bowls in assembly line fashion for quick work.
Course Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Calories 801
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups buttermilk, divided (you can make your own for equal success)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan, don't add more or the onion rings might stick to the pan
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large yellow sweet onions, sliced ¼ to ½ inch thick

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place parchment paper onto 2 baking sheets and set aside.
  • In a large Ziploc bag, add 2 sliced onions and 2 cups buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but an hour is ideal. Flip bag occasionally.
  • In a small bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons paprika, ¼ teaspoons cayenne, and 2 teaspoons salt. In another bowl or shallow dish, whisk together the remaining 2 cups buttermilk and 4 eggs. Add half of the flour mixture to the buttermilk and beat until smooth and thickened.
  • In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups panko, ⅓ cup Parmesan, 4 Tablespoons olive oil and remaining 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Lightly dredge the onion rings in the flour mixture and then drop into the buttermilk. Drain the excess batter and then lightly dredge in the panko mixture. Too much of the panko on the onions may result in your rings being too hard, so don't force more than will cling to the batter.
  • Arrange on the prepared baking sheets in a single layer. You can place smaller rings inside bigger rings if necessary, just make sure there is space between them. Then place in the oven. Cook until golden brown, 14 to 20 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, flip over each onion ring to ensure even crisping and browning.
Nutrition Facts
Baked Onion Rings
Amount Per Serving (5 g)
Calories 801 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.02g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Cholesterol 197mg66%
Sodium 3120mg136%
Potassium 661mg19%
Carbohydrates 99g33%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 1251IU25%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 483mg48%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Pioneer Woman and The Sandwich King.

 

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Published on August 23, 2014

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  1. cami b says

    March 14, 2022 at 5:52 AM

    5 stars
    Very good! I like these better than the fried OR’s. Still had the great crispiness you want and I liked using buttermilk instead of just plain milk.

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  2. jaclyn kesler says

    March 14, 2022 at 5:47 AM

    5 stars
    FANTASTIC! My 14 year old son made these tonight. They were really good! We had a few different sauces to dip them in. Will be making these again….so easy to make.

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    • Sally Humeniuk says

      March 15, 2022 at 10:20 AM

      I love that you’re raising future a future chef, Jaclyn! And thank him for trying my recipe, this made my day!

      Reply
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