Southern-Style Onion Rings

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A favorite recipe for great Southern sweet and spicy onion rings.

Submitted by gred4
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 large Vidalia onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices, and separated into rings

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

  • 1 quart oil for deep frying

Directions

  1. Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. Line 2 additional baking sheets or 1 tray with paper towels; set aside.

  2. Place 1 1/2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. Pour the milk into a second shallow bowl. In a third bowl, stir together the cornmeal, 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and black pepper.

  3. Dip the onion rings first into the plain flour, then into the milk, and last into the cornmeal mixture. Place the breaded rings on the wax paper-lined baking sheets.

  4. Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, or deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

  5. Fry the onion rings a few at a time in the hot oil so they are not crowded, until golden brown. Drain on paper towel-lined baking sheets, and serve immediately.

Editor's Note

The nutritional information displayed for this recipe includes the full amount of breading and 10% of the oil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1360 Calories
113g Fat
78g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 1360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 113g 145%
Saturated Fat 16g 78%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 905mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 78g 28%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 109mg 8%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 380mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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