Crispy Baked Onion Rings (Printable)

Golden, crunchy onion rings baked with a flavorful seasoned breadcrumb coating and smoky paprika.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large yellow onions

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02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 2 tablespoons milk
07 - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ For Baking

10 - Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - Peel onions and slice into 1/2-inch thick rings, then separate into individual rings.
03 - Set up three shallow bowls: combine flour, salt, and pepper in the first; whisk eggs and milk in the second; mix panko breadcrumbs with smoked paprika and garlic powder in the third.
04 - Dredge each onion ring in the flour mixture, shaking off excess; dip into the egg wash; then cover evenly with the seasoned breadcrumbs.
05 - Place coated rings in a single layer on the baking sheet and lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil for crispiness.
06 - Bake for 10 minutes, flip each ring, then continue baking for another 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Serve hot with preferred dipping sauces such as ranch, spicy mayo, or ketchup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that golden, shattering crunch without any guilt or oil-splattered stovetop.
  • Twenty minutes total and you've got something that tastes like it came from a proper kitchen, not a box.
  • The panko stays crispy even as it cools, which is the test of a truly good onion ring.
02 -
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through—it sounds tedious but it's the only reason the inside gets tender while the outside stays shatteringly crisp.
  • The egg wash is what holds everything together; if you underdip, the breadcrumbs slide off; if you overdo it, the coating gets soggy and doesn't brown properly.
  • Room-temperature oil or spray coats more evenly than cold spray straight from the fridge, which tends to bead up.
03 -
  • If your onions are small, don't force rings that won't hold together—just make onion-coated nuggets instead and nobody will complain.
  • Leftover rings reheat beautifully in a 350°F oven for five minutes if you actually have leftovers, which is rare.

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