Crispy Baked Onion Rings (Print Version)
Golden, crunchy baked onion rings served with a creamy homemade ranch dressing for a lighter take.
# What You'll Need:
→ Onion Rings
01 - 2 large yellow onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rings
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/4 cup whole milk
09 - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
10 - Cooking spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Ranch Dressing
11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - 1/4 cup sour cream
13 - 2 tablespoons buttermilk or regular milk
14 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
16 - 1 teaspoon dried dill
17 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
18 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
19 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
20 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
21 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray or olive oil.
02 - Separate onion slices into rings, reserving the smallest inner rings for another use.
03 - Arrange three shallow bowls: one with flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; one with whisked eggs and milk; one with panko breadcrumbs.
04 - Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, then egg mixture, and finish by coating thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs. Place on prepared baking sheets.
05 - Lightly spray coated onion rings with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil for enhanced crispiness.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk (or milk), chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
08 - Serve the hot, crispy onion rings with ranch dressing on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They're crispy and golden without a drop of hot oil splattering on you.
- The homemade ranch tastes like something you'd never order out, and it takes five minutes to mix.
- You can prep everything ahead and bake them right when hunger strikes.
02 -
- Don't skip the oil spray step or your rings will bake dry and chewy instead of crispy—it's the only thing between you and disappointment.
- Flip them halfway through baking so both sides get equal heat and color, not just the bottom.
- Fresh herbs in the ranch taste exponentially better than dried, but if you only have dried, use half the amount.
03 -
- For extra crispiness, double-dip your rings: after the panko coat, give them a quick dip in the egg mixture again, then a light second coat of panko.
- If you have a convection oven, knock the temperature down by 25 degrees and watch them closely—they'll brown faster.