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Beer Battered Onion Rings

July 20, 2014 by Melissa 40 Comments

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These Beer Battered Onion Rings are dipped in a perfectly seasoned beer batter then fried until crispy and golden brown, the only thing left to do is dip in your favorite sauce and eat. Admittedly indulgent, completely addictive.

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Beer Battered Onion Rings

My family are onion ring aficionados. If they’re on the menu, we order them. So, these golden beauties are a shoe-in at our house for game day munchies, as a grilling appetizer or alongside steaks, sandwiches and burgers. Many times, my boys will even pile these sky high on their burgers as if they’re a work of art. Edible art, of course but, tasty nonetheless.

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Baked vs Fried

If you’re counting calories but, still have a craving for onion rings, I have a lighter, oven fried Firecracker Onion Ring version here on my blog that we enjoy very much. Once in awhile when we want to splurge, we go the deep fried route. It’s a perfect marriage pairing this beer batter and large sweet rings of onion. Serve them with a spicy dipping sauce such as comeback sauce or even Japanese yum yum sauce and you can make restaurant specials in your own kitchen. Wanna a great dipping sauce for these onion rings?  Checkout the dipping sauces featured with these Fried Pickles and Crispy Onion Strings. You may also like to try these Beer Battered Zucchini Fries from The Brown Eyed Baker

Beer Battered Onion Rings

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Beer Battered Onion Rings

Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Marinate Time1 hr
Total Time45 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beer-battered-onion -rings
Servings: 6
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions sliced into 1/2 inch rings
  • 2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp hot sauce adjust to your taste
  • 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp seafood seasoning [i.e. Seafood Magic Old Bay or similar]
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 12 oz beer
  • 6 cups peanut or vegetable oil for frying [approximately]
  • Creole Dipping Sauce:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup chili sauce
  • 2 green onion whites only
  • 1 4 oz jar roasted red pepper well drained and pat dry
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1½ tsp Creole or Cajun seasoning
  • ½ tsp prepared horseradish adjust to your taste

Instructions

  • Slice the onions into 1/2 inch slices and separate the rings. Mix together the buttermilk and hot sauce and pour over the onions. Marinate the onions for 1 hour.
  • To prepare, heat approximately 6 cup oil in a heavy bottomed pot or dutch oven to 350°F.
  • Mix together the flour, seasoned salt, seafood seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and cumin.
  • Separate the seasoned flour using 1 1/4 cup for dredging. Mix the remaining 1 cup with 12 oz beer stirring until the flour dissolves.
  • Shake the excess buttermilk from each onion ring, then dredge lightly in the seasoned flour.
  • Dip into the beer batter letting the excess drip off then lower into the hot oil. Don't crowd the oil, or the onion rings will stick together.
  • Cook until golden around 2 minutes, turning as needed. Keep the oil temperature around 350°-360°F.
  • Place on paper towels to drain. Sprinkle lightly with additional seasoned salt or seafood seasoning immediately after removing them from the oil.
  • Serve with Creole dipping sauce, if desired.
  • To prepare the sauce: Place all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse until combined. Chill thoroughly for at least 2 hours prior to serving.(Yield: approximately 1 1/2 cups)
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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Party Food, Southern Comfort Food, Sumptuous Sides, Vegetables Tagged With: beer batter, beer battered onion rings, beer battered onions, best onion ring recipes, fried onion rings, onion rings

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Comments

  1. Sherrie says

    May 28, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    Everything looks so inviting. Can’t wait to try it out

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      May 28, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Welcome, thanks!

      Reply
  2. Kathleen says

    April 28, 2020 at 10:25 am

    Can you use the batter for other things like fish?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      April 28, 2020 at 11:21 am

      If you like, sure.

      Reply
  3. Michele says

    April 19, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    Just finished eating these delicious onion rings!!
    Thank you for the recipe.
    I will only use this recipe, it’s that good:)

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      April 19, 2020 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  4. Ed Smay says

    November 17, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    I looked at this recipe and do not see beer listed in the ingredients. Is that a mistake listing buttermilk?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      November 17, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      No mistake, beer is indeed in the ingredients. A 12 oz beer.

      Reply
  5. Chuck says

    February 18, 2019 at 9:42 pm

    What kind of beer did you use for this recipe? I know you probably don’t want to name a brand, I usually only drink Coronas.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      February 19, 2019 at 7:51 am

      Hi Chuck, Coronas would work fine. I typically use a darker full bodied beer but, please use what you like most.

      Reply
  6. Noel says

    February 17, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    These are the REAL DEAL!

    Reply
  7. Sommer says

    February 16, 2019 at 8:40 pm

    5 stars
    It really doesn’t get any better than this! My all time favorite appetizer!

    Reply
  8. Toni says

    February 16, 2019 at 6:29 am

    5 stars
    This quickly disappeared in my house! It was a huge hit!

    Reply
  9. Liz says

    February 15, 2019 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    These were SO good! I tried to eat just one but that was impossible! Thanks for the amazing recipe!

    Reply
  10. Jeanette says

    September 23, 2018 at 6:39 pm

    Can you do a dipping sauce without mayonnaise.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      September 23, 2018 at 7:34 pm

      You can use any dipping sauce you like.

      Reply
  11. Krista says

    August 13, 2018 at 8:01 am

    I don’t drink, so I don’t have beer readily available. Is there something I can use as a substitute in the batter?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      August 13, 2018 at 8:12 am

      You could substitute seltzer water but, the taste will be different.

      Reply
  12. Lee Ann says

    July 28, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    Can I use an air fryer for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      July 28, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      I’ve never tested it. If you try it let us know how it goes!

      Reply
    • Pat Adie says

      September 2, 2018 at 11:05 am

      I also wondered if anyone tried these in an air fryer too.

      Reply
  13. Pharris says

    July 25, 2018 at 10:57 am

    Can you recommend anything I can use other than beer for the second dip?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      July 25, 2018 at 11:20 am

      You can sub non alcoholic beer or seltzer water.

      Reply
      • Beth says

        February 22, 2019 at 9:45 am

        Can you use seltzer water for the batter as well instead of beer?

      • Melissa says

        February 22, 2019 at 2:40 pm

        Hi Beth, sure!

  14. Louise says

    July 22, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    What kind of oil is used when u at deep frying in a pot. I do not know which type to buy.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      July 22, 2018 at 5:21 pm

      I use peanut oil but, it can be pricey. You can deep fry in vegetable or canola oil whichever is your preference.

      Reply
  15. Malinda ray says

    July 30, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    Thank you for sharing the beer battered onion rings I know they will be delicious we will try them tomorrow. Please put me on you list so my family can enjoy your recipes Thanks again Malinda

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      July 31, 2017 at 7:47 am

      Welcome Malinda, if you’d like to subscribe to email updates you can do so here.

      Reply
  16. Jayleen says

    July 30, 2017 at 10:02 am

    What is the dip served with them? Is it homemade? Looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      July 30, 2017 at 10:08 am

      It’s a Creole dipping sauce found with this recipe here.

      Reply
  17. Gina Marie says

    July 22, 2017 at 2:28 pm

    Any chance these could be baked? Oil bothers my tummy ????

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      July 22, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      No, these are designed for frying. Checkout my baked Firecracker Onion Rings for baking.

      Reply
      • La sofia says

        October 22, 2017 at 9:15 am

        Thanks Melissa for accepting my request I love your all recipe God bless.

      • Melissa says

        October 22, 2017 at 10:05 am

        Welcome!

  18. Katherine Hasting says

    July 19, 2017 at 7:57 pm

    Can you share a dipping sauce recipe to go with the beer battered onion rings?

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      July 19, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      Sure, I like using either the dip with my Fried Pickles or Onion Strings.

      Reply
  19. Ophelia Hernandez says

    January 8, 2017 at 9:49 am

    Can you share a dipping sauce recipe to go with the beer battered onion rings?
    Thanks!

    Reply
  20. Kari La Mee says

    July 20, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    WOO HOO another YUMMY recipe to try with our new Deep Fryer. I also am a Onion Ring fanatic,especially ones like these.
    Thanks a bunch Melissa, hope your having a great weekend,
    Much Love,
    Kari

    Reply
  21. Melissa says

    July 20, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    You are becoming a deep frying expert. Thanks Kari, hope you enjoy these!

    Reply

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