Throw out all other onion ring recipes in the house. This wins hands down. Make with the kids up to the point that you cook them.
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons instant mashed potatoes
big pinch of cayenne
1 cup cold club soda
2-3 cups Panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs), or as needed
fine salt to taste
vegetable oil for frying
2-3 yellow onions, cut into 1/4-inch rings
- Mix flour, cornstarch, instant mashed potatoes and cayenne pepper.
- Add club soda and let sit until a bit thick, about 10 minutes.
- Put Panko crumbs in a dish with sides and add salt.
- Cut onions in 1/4" rings.
- Dip rings in batter and then coat with Panko crumbs.
- Deep fry till golden brown.
- Serve immediately or keep warm in a 220 degree oven until ready to serve.
