Step into a realm of culinary delight where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, where humble onions are transformed into crispy, golden rings of perfection, and a simple dipping sauce elevates the experience to new heights. This is the enchanting world of homemade onion rings with a tantalizing dipping sauce—a symphony of flavors and textures that will captivate your senses and leave you craving more.
As you dip each golden ring into the creamy sauce, you’re transported to a realm of pure culinary bliss—a world where every bite is a moment of pure indulgence, and every flavor is a revelation. It’s a dish that transcends the ordinary, inviting you to savor the simple pleasures of life and revel in the joy of good food shared with good company.
So indulge your senses, embrace the magic, and experience the enchantment of homemade onion rings with dipping sauce—a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more long after the last bite is gone.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet or yellow onion, thickly sliced into 1/2-inch thick rings
- 1 cup milk
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying, I used canola oil – use something with a high smoke point
Instructions
How to Make the best onion rings:
Heat a dutch oven or deep frying pan over medium heat with 1″ of oil (or enough to cover the onion rings). You can use a deep fryer if you have one.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup milk with 1 Tbsp vinegar and let sit 5 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup sour cream.
In a separate bowl, whisk together: 1 cup flour, 1/2 Tbsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
Separate the onion rings and dip each ring in the milk mixture, then dredge with flour. (I used a fork to transfer from the wet bowl to the dry bowl so my hands didn’t get as gunky). Repeat by dipping in milk mixture a second time and dredging again in flour. Place the finished onion rings on a plate until ready to fry.
Once the oil is at 375˚F on a thermometer, or hot enough for the onion rings to sizzle, place 3-4 double battered onion rings in a single layer in the hot oil and cook for about 3 minutes, flipping halfway and fry until exterior is crisp and light golden brown. Let onion rings cool on paper towels so soak up any excess oil.
Dipping Sauce Ingredients:
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp creamy horseradish, or hot sauce
1 tsp ground paprika
Servings: 6 as an appetizer, or enough for 8-12 burgers