Onion rings are a classic among fast food. In this recipe, the onion rings are breaded in panko for extra crunch and seasoned with chilli flakes and lime. Serve the panko fried onion rings with chilli and lime, piping hot and preferably with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce.
This recipe serves 4 people as a starter or 2 people as a side dish. If you aren't a fan of cilantro, you can use dried flat-leaf parsley instead.
You need:
2 big yellow or red onions
1 large egg
200 ml of panko breadcrumbs
100 ml of all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon chilli flakes
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried cilantro
A good pinch of black pepper
A pinch of flaky sea salt
1 lime
Natural oil for frying
How you make it:
Add the oil to a large pot and preheat the oil to 180° degree celsius.
Peel and cut the onions into thick rings.
Add panko breadcrumbs, chilli pepper, black pepper, salt and cilantro to a bowl or plate. Mix to combine.
Add the egg to a deep dish and whisk it until slightly airy and frothy.
Dip the onion rings in the flour and spice mixture, then in the egg and then in the panko crumbs.
Fry the onion rings a few times at a time until they are golden and crispy. Place them in a kitchen towel or a rack to drain.
Add the onion rings to a plate. Slightly season them with flaky sea salt and a squeeze of lime.
Serve right away, piping hot, as they are or with a sweet and spicy or creamy dipping sauce.
