Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Slice the onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings and separate them carefully.
- Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 365°F.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another dish, whisk the buttermilk and egg. Place the breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Dredge each onion ring in the flour mixture, dip into the buttermilk mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs. Place on a wire rack.
- Fry the onion rings in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
