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Onion Rings and Spicy Dipping Sauce

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Crispy homemade onion rings served with a flavorful dipping sauce, perfect as an appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup cold sparkling water
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (for sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (for sauce)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice onions into 1/4-inch thick rings, then separate the rings and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and paprika.
  3. Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water to form a smooth batter.
  4. Place breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
  5. Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Dip onion rings into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  7. Fry onion rings in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
  8. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  9. For the dipping sauce, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
  10. Serve the onion rings hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Use panko for extra crunch.
  • Chill the batter for a crispier coating.
  • Customize the sauce with a dash of hot sauce or lemon juice for tang.

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Keywords: onion rings, appetizer, snack, dipping sauce, fried onions, crispy onions

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