Burger King Onion Rings (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 6-8 servings servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
Burger King Onion Rings (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
385
Protein
7g
Carbs
48g
Fiber
2g

Health Benefits

Gut Health3/10
Anti-Inflammatory4/10
Blood Sugar Control3/10

Ingredients

  • •- 4 large sweet onions (Vidalia or Spanish), cut into 1/2-inch thick rings
  • •- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • •- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • •- 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • •- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • •- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • •- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • •- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • •- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • •- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • •- 1 1/4 cups cold buttermilk
  • •- 1 large egg, beaten
  • •- 2-3 quarts vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1Slice the sweet onions into 1/2-inch thick rings and separate them carefully, keeping only the larger rings for frying. Pat the rings completely dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. 2Combine 1 cup flour with cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout the dry mixture.
  3. 3Whisk the cold buttermilk and beaten egg together in a separate bowl until fully combined and smooth.
  4. 4Pour the buttermilk mixture into the seasoned flour mixture, stirring gently until you create a smooth, thick batter. Keep this batter refrigerated while preparing the oil to maintain its cold temperature for maximum crispiness.
  5. 5Place the remaining 1/4 cup flour in a shallow dish for the initial coating.
  6. 6Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 365°F, using a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature accurately.
  7. 7Dredge each onion ring lightly in the plain flour, shaking off any excess coating.
  8. 8Dip the floured rings into the cold batter, ensuring complete coverage on all sides. Allow excess batter to drip back into the bowl for a few seconds.
  9. 9Let the battered rings rest on a wire rack for 5-8 minutes before frying to help the coating adhere properly.
  10. 10Carefully lower 4-5 battered rings into the hot oil using tongs or a slotted spoon, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until deep golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
  11. 11Remove the fried rings immediately and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Maintain the oil temperature at 365°F between batches.
  12. 12Continue frying the remaining rings in small batches, allowing the oil to return to proper temperature between each batch.
  13. 13Serve immediately while piping hot for the authentic Burger King experience with optimal crispiness.