Carla Hall's Old-Fashioned Hamburger Joint Onion Rings

A classic side that goes great with any sandwich!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Carla Hall

Carla's old-fashioned hamburger joint onion rings are the perfect side! They also taste great on sandwiches, like Clinton's six foot spicy sub!

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

instructions In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
step 2

ingredients 1 cup club soda

instructions Stir in 1 cup club soda.
step 3

ingredients 2-3 medium onions (cut 1/4 inch thick and separated into rings)

instructions Allow to sit while cutting onions. Mixture will thicken.
step 4

ingredients 2-3 cup Japanese bread crumbs

instructions Pour breadcrumbs into a second shallow dish.
step 5

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instructions Fill heavy bottom pot with 2” of canola or vegetable oil to 365 degrees.
step 6

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instructions Dip onion ring into batter and coat well, then coat with breadcrumbs.
step 7

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instructions Drop onion rings immediately into hot oil. Brown on both sides, about 2 minutes.
step 8

ingredients Fine salt to taste

instructions Drain on wire rack over sheet pan and sprinkle immediately with salt.
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