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NATIONAL ONION RINGS DAY

June 22nd

Crispy, Golden & Impossible to Resist!

WHY WE LOVE ONION RINGS

Whether served alongside a juicy burger, piled high at a roadside diner, or enjoyed at a beachside café, onion rings are one of America's favorite comfort foods.

Golden, crunchy, and packed with flavor, they're the perfect side dish for summer cookouts, road trips, camping weekends, and family gatherings.

National Onion Rings Day is the perfect excuse to fry up a batch and celebrate!

CHOOSING THE BEST ONIONS

Not all onions are created equal when it comes to onion rings.

BEST ONIONS FOR ONION RINGS

🧅 Sweet Vidalia Onions

• Mild flavor

• Naturally sweet

• Crispy and delicious

🧅 Texas Sweet Onions

• Large rings

• Mild taste

• Great for frying

🧅 Walla Walla Sweet Onions

• Tender texture

• Slightly sweet flavor

GRANDMA JACKIE'S TIP:

Choose large onions for bigger rings and slice them about ½-inch thick for the perfect bite.

CRISPY HOMESTYLE ONION RINGS

Prep Time

• 15 Minutes

Cook Time

• 10 Minutes

Servings

• 4–6

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large sweet onions

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1¼ cups cold buttermilk

• 1 egg

• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

• Vegetable oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

1️⃣ Slice the Onions

• Cut onions into ½-inch rings and separate.

2️⃣ Make the Batter

Whisk together:

• flour

• garlic powder

• paprika

• salt

• pepper

In a second bowl combine:

• buttermilk

• egg

3️⃣ Coat the Rings

• Dip onion rings into flour mixture.

• Then into buttermilk mixture.

• Finish with panko breadcrumbs.

4️⃣ Fry

• Heat oil to:

• 375°F (190°C)

• Fry for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.

5️⃣ Drain & Serve

• Place on paper towels and serve immediately.

ZESTY DIPPING SAUCE

The perfect companion for crispy onion rings!

Ingredients

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons ketchup

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• Dash of hot sauce (optional)

Directions

• Mix all ingredients until smooth.

• Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

FLAVOR PROFILE

✔ Tangy

✔ Smoky

✔ Creamy

✔ Perfect for onion rings, fries, burgers, and sandwiches

FUN VARIATIONS

🌶️ Spicy Onion Rings
Add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.

🧀 Parmesan Onion Rings
Mix grated Parmesan into the breadcrumbs.

🍺 Beer-Battered Rings
Replace buttermilk with your favorite light beer.

🌮 Southwest Rings
Add taco seasoning to the batter.

🔥 Air Fryer Version
Spray lightly with cooking oil and air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes.

ONION RINGS & AMERICAN ROAD TRIPS

Few foods are more iconic at:

• Roadside Diners

• Camping Trips

• Beach Boardwalks

• County Fairs

• Summer Road Trips

Sometimes the best travel memories come with a basket of onion rings and a great view.

FOOD + TRAVEL = GREAT MEMORIES

National Onion Rings Day is a reminder that some of life's best adventures happen around the table.

Whether you're exploring a new destination, cruising to a new port, or enjoying a backyard cookout, good food brings people together.

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HAPPY NATIONAL ONION RINGS DAY!

Life is better with crispy onion rings, good friends, and a new adventure on the horizon.