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Battered Onion Rings

Name: Battered Onion Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: Serves 5-7
Cuisine: Durban Indian, South African
Ingredients: 3-4 onions, cut horizontally; 1 can beer or soda water (club soda); Salt & pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 cups cold water; 8 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon peri peri Aromat (optional); 1 1/2 teaspoons Kashmiri chilli powder (Paprika may be used); cooking oil for deep frying

Make authentic golden Spur-style crispy battered onion rings at home. Light, perfectly seasoned crunchy batter that stays crisp. Easy step-by-step recipe.

By DenisiyaPublished on September 24, 2016

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Prep Time15 mins

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Cook Time60 mins

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Total Time75 mins

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ServingsServes 5-7

Battered onion rings are a type of hors d’oeuvre (appetizers) or side dish regularly found in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, & a few sections of Asia. They for the most part comprise of a cross-sectional “ring” of onion (the round structure of which loans itself well to this strategy for planning) plunged in batter & after that deep fried.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

20 Steps

Step 1
Cut the ends of the onions, remove the peels & discard.
Step 2
In the same direction that you cut of the ends of the onions (If the ends are at North & South positions, then cut horizontally. If the ends are at East & West positions, then cut vertically), cut sections according to how thick you want the onion rings to be. I usually give it about 4-5 cuts per onion.
Step 3
This will form clusters of rings.
Step 4
Push each ring out carefully, avoiding breakage of the rings.
Step 5
Place the separated onion rings into a large bowl.
Step 6
Pour in the cold water.
Step 7
Drop in the 2 teaspoons of salt.
Step 8
Allow the onion rings to soak in the salted water for 30 minutes.
Step 9
In a separate, large bowl/dish, drop in the flour, salt & pepper to taste, baking powder, Kashmiri chilli powder or Paprika & the Peri Peri Aromat (Optional). – I used the Kashmiri chilli powder in my mixture.
Step 10
Mix well until all the dry ingredients are combined.
Step 11
Add in the beer or the soda water. I used Castle beer (The beer was 330ml, but I used ± 250ml of the beer for the mixture).
Step 12
Mix the beer or soda water well with the flour mixture. Keep stirring until it’s a pancake mixture consistency.
Step 13
After 30 minutes has passed for the soaked onion rings, pat them dry onto a paper towel.
Step 14
Next, dunk the dried onion rings into the batter.
Step 15
Coat all the onion ring well with the batter.
Step 16
Heat a deep pot or pan with cooking oil for deep frying.
Step 17
Once the oil is sizzling, carefully place the battered onion rings into the oil using a fork.
Step 18
Fry the onion rings until golden brown & crispy.
Step 19
Remove from oil onto a paper towel to drain off the excess oil.
Step 20
Serve hot.

Frequently Asked Questions & Cooking Tips

Expert kitchen guidance and troubleshooting for making the best Battered Onion Rings

Can I adjust the spice and chilli levels in Battered Onion Rings?

Absolutely! You can easily tailor the heat by increasing or reducing the chili powder and fresh chilies to suit your family’s palate without compromising the authentic flavor profile.

Can I freeze leftovers of this dish?

Yes, you can freeze Battered Onion Rings in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before gently reheating.

How do I reheat leftovers for best flavor?

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of water, or in the microwave covered with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.

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Meet Denisiya

Hi, I'm Denisiya! Food lover, recipe developer, and founder of EatMee Recipes. I specialize in authentic South African Durban Indian cuisine, comforting curries, and modern Instant Pot adaptations. Every recipe on this site is tested in my personal kitchen to ensure you get mouth-watering, foolproof results every time.

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Jeremy SlatteryNov 10, 2016

Great recipe. We served it with a garlic mayo dipping sauce and it was incredible.

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