Crispy Battered Onion Rings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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Golden, crispy onion rings with a spicy aioli dip for a crunchy, flavorful side. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs onions, flour, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium, sliced into 1/4-inch rings onions
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 tbsp (paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper) spices
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 tbsp aioli

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Instructions

Step 1: In a shallow bowl, whisk 1 egg. In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, and 1 tbsp spices. Dip onion rings in the egg, then coat evenly in the flour mixture.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry onion rings in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Serve warm with 4 tbsp spicy aioli, stirred with 1 tsp hot sauce for extra heat.