Onion rings have an odd place in American cuisine. Everyone
seems to love them, and they're on the menu at just about every burger joint in
the country, yet their popularity as a side dish to meat on buns doesn't even
come close to the venerable French fry.
The reason is as obvious as it is annoying – they cost
extra. Fries always come with the burger, but if you want those crispy, golden
brown rings of pleasure, it's going to be $2.00 more.
Sure you crave the crunchy goodness, but the thought of
paying extra to upgrade a side dish at Big Bad Billy's Burgers and Beers seems
downright un-American.
So, as much as you may want them, and as much as you may
fantasize about what a nice treat they'd be while standing in line, when you
come belly to cash register, you just can't pull the trigger.
Well, I have good news – this onion rings recipe is so easy,
and so amazingly crispy, you can now make up for all those years of deep-fried
denial by making these at home.
If fact, these are so good, you may want to consider
charging your friends and family a little bit extra for the upgrade. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes
big pinch of cayenne
1 cup cold club soda
2-3 cups Panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs), or as needed
fine salt to taste
vegetable oil for frying
2-3 yellow onions, cut into 1/4-inch rings
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