I love onion rings, but I won't venture with a pot of hot oil for both safety and health reasons. So, I concocted this recipe and tadam: onion rings minus the frying but with all the crispiness!
BAKED ONION RINGS
- 1 large onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 egg whites
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup Panko*
- 2 tsp steak spice
- 1/2 tsp oil - make sure ou use an oil with a high heat resistance - like canola (don't use butter or olive oil)
*Panko are coarse, Japanese-style breadcrumbs; can be subbed with regular plain breadcrumbs.
Preheat oven to 450F; lightly oil a baking sheet.
1. Peel and slice onion into rings. Place onion and flour in a ziploc bag; close and toss until onion are coated.
2. Beat egg whites with water and mustard; mix Panko and steak spice in a separate bowl.
3. Place baking sheet in oven and heat 5 minutes (this is the secret to the extra crunch, technique can also be used for fish 4. sticks or chicken fingers/nuggets).
5. Meanwhile, dip floured onion rings in the egg mixture then in the Panko mixture - making sure they are nicely coated.
6. Remove baking sheet from oven and place the onion rings on the hot sheet (you should hear them sizzle).
7. Bake 4 minutes, turn onion rings, and bake another 4 minutes.
Baking time may vary depending on your oven.They are so easy, anyone can make them and flavours can be varied. In my recipe they are quite spicy, so if you prefer more neutral (especially if making for the kids), you can omit (or reduce) the steak spice and substitute salt and pepper; you could also omit the mustard and add a bit more water or some garlic paste.
Let me know if you try them, I'd love to hear your comments!
Enjoy
