No Fry Onion Rings

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, these No Fry Onion Rings are a guilt-free take on a classic comfort food! Baked to golden perfection, this recipe skips the deep fryer in favor of a light coating of panko breadcrumbs mixed with optional Parmesan cheese for an extra punch of flavor. Sweet onion slices are seasoned, breaded, and baked until irresistibly crunchy, thanks to a touch of olive oil spray and a hot oven. Perfect for a healthier snack, appetizer, or side dish, these oven-baked onion rings pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce and are ready in just 35 minutes. If you're looking for a crave-worthy treat without the mess or excess oil, this recipe is for you! Bonus: They're easy to make and naturally packed with bold, smoky flavor from a hint of smoked paprika.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 Large sweet onions
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Buttermilk
• 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 0 as needed Olive oil spray
• 0 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with cooking spray.

Step 2

Peel and slice the onions into 1/2-inch-thick rings. Separate the rings carefully and set aside any small inner rings for another use.

Step 3

Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. In the third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese if using.

Step 4

Take each onion ring and dredge it in the flour mixture, coating it lightly but evenly. Shake off any excess.

Step 5

Dip the floured onion ring into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess liquid to drip off.

Step 6

Finally, press the onion ring into the panko mixture, gently pressing to adhere the breadcrumbs. Make sure it is coated evenly. Repeat with all the onion rings and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Once all the onion rings are breaded, lightly spray them with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.

Step 8

Bake the onion rings for 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure they brown evenly on both sides.

Step 9

Remove from the oven once golden and crispy. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1172.6 grams (1172.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1534

Total Fat 34.30g	44%
Saturated Fat 15.30g	77%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 439mg	146%
Sodium 4169mg	181%
Total Carbohydrate 237.50g	86%
Dietary Fiber 12.70g	45%
Total Sugars 61.00g
Protein 71.20g	142%

Vitamin D 158IU	792%
Calcium 1118mg	86%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 1327mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.0%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 61.5%