These oven-baked onion rings are a healthier alternative to the deep-fried version, and just as delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, sliced into thick rings
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter, melted
Method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Soak onion rings in milk for about 5 minutes.
- Beat egg in a shallow bowl.
- Mix flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a separate shallow bowl.
- Dip onion rings in the flour mixture, then the egg, and then coat with bread crumbs.
- Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many potential changes and improvements that could be made to this recipe. For example, you could try using a different type of flour, such as whole wheat flour or almond flour. You could also add some additional seasonings to the flour mixture, such as garlic powder or onion powder. If you want a crispy coating, you could try using Panko bread crumbs. Finally, you could try using a different type of milk, such as soy milk or coconut milk.
What other food it works well with
This recipe goes well with a variety of other foods. For example, it would be delicious served with a juicy burger and a side of french fries. It would also be great as an appetizer, served with a dipping sauce such as ranch dressing or BBQ sauce.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake that people make when making this recipe is not soaking the onion rings in milk for long enough. This step is important because it helps to soften the onions and make them more flavorful. Another common mistake is not coating the onion rings evenly with the flour mixture or the bread crumbs. Be sure to coat each ring completely so that it will be nice and crispy when it is baked.
Nutritional Information
This recipe is relatively high in calories and fat, due to the milk, egg, and butter. However, it is much lower in fat and calories than the deep-fried version of onion rings.
Allergens
This recipe contains the following allergens: milk, egg, and wheat.