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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Oven Baked Onion Rings

    Published: Mar 22, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    Deliciously crispy onion rings are the perfect side dish for homemade burger night. These Oven Baked Onion Rings are a much lighter option than the deep fried version. A lightly seasoned but crispy coating still gives these onion rings all the flavour and crunch you would expect, but they are baked rather than fried.

    Baked onion rings in a lined dish with a pot of tomato ketchup.

    We love the crunch of a stack of onion rings and they are a must when we make homemade burgers. Easy to make and just 15 minutes in the oven. We pair them with our favourite dipping sauces for a nice little snack too. You can even adapt the seasoning to make different flavoured onion rings.

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    • Why should you try it?
    • What you will need
    • Step by step
    • Are they healthy?
    • What breading to use
    • Onion ring seasoning
    • What to serve them with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More side dish recipes
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    Why should you try it?

    • Baked instead of fried
    • Lighter than traditional onion rings
    • You can use different seasonings
    • Can be frozen

    What you will need

    • Onion - You will need large onions for this, to be able to get decent sized onion rings.
    • Eggs - This is to help the breadcrumbs stick to the onion rings.
    • Breadcrumbs - You can use any breadcrumbs, but we love panko breadcrumbs as they make the onion rings really crispy.
    • Seasoning - We used a Cajun seasoning, but you can use your favourite seasoning blend. Italian or Fajita work well too.
    • Flour -This is what the onions are first coated in, as it helps to soak up any moisture.

    Step by step

    One: Mix together the flour and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.

    A bowl of seasoned flour.

    Two: Put the Panko breadcrumbs in another bowl, and whisk the eggs in a third bowl.

    A bowl of seasoned flour, a bowl of whisked ewgg and a bowl of breadcrumbs.

    Three: Slice the onions thickly and separate into rings.

    An onion cut into rings on a green wooden surface.

    Four: Dip the onion slices in the flour mixture, then the egg and then roll in the Panko breadcrumbs until they are completely covered. Put them on a lined baking tray.

    A lined baking tray covered in onion rings.

    Four: Bake at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 20 minutes, flip them and cook for a further 5 minutes until crispy.

    Are they healthy?

    Whilst I do still enjoy the classic deep fried onion ring, they leave me feeling a bit meh after. Dripping in oil from being deep fried, I can feel a bit oily after eating them, and I want to fee energised after eating.

    We have limited the salt in this (just a little in the seasoning) and have baked them instead of fried. The breadcrumbs we have used mean they still get nice and crispy, without having to fry them.

    What breading to use

    We used Panko breadcrumbs, as we found that is the best way to get them crispy when cooking them in the oven. It gives them a lovely colour and crunch. Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb traditionally used as a coating for fried or baked foods and it is stocked in more supermarkets now.

    You could swap them for your favourite breadcrumbs, but you might not get the same end result.

    A stack of six onion rings on an orange plate.

    Onion ring seasoning

    The great thing about these onion rings is that you can swap the seasoning for your favourite blend. We used a Cajun seasoning blend, but you could use Mexican, Italian or even make curry onion rings by using curry powder.

    What to serve them with

    Onion rings are the perfect side for a burger. So, why not try our Mexican Burger, Greek Turkey Burger, Baked Chicken Burger, Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers or Salmon Burgers.

    If you are looking for some other sides to go with the burger and onion rings, then I recommend our Garlic Potato Wedges, Baked Polenta Fries, The Best Greek Potatoes, Baked Sweet Potato Fries, or Baked Carrot Fries.

    Onion rings need dip too, right? Our Homemade Healthier Tomato Ketchup, Healthy BBQ Sauce and Healthy Ranch Dressing all go really well with these baked onion rings.

    A bowl of onion rings. Two onion rings have fallen from the bowl.

    FAQs

    How to store baked onion rings

    You can freeze baked onion rings for up to 2-3 months - we always have some stashed away in our freezer. You can also cook them straight from the freezer -  put them in the oven at 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 for 20 minutes or until warmed through.

    Extra tips

    • You can use any breadcrumbs you like, however we find that panko gets them nice and crispy.
    • Feel free to change the seasoning used. You could swap Cajun for Mexican, Italian or Curry Powder.
    • Cooking times will depend on your own and how crispy you like your onion rings. Keep an eye on them and take them out when they are cooked to your liking.
    • Add some extra flavour to these by mixing some grated Parmesan in to the breadcrumbs.

    More side dish recipes

    • Mango Salsa
    • Cucumber Dill Salad (Mizeria)
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    • Cilantro Lime Rice
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    Recipe

    A bowl of baked onion rings next to a small pot of ketchup

    Oven Baked Onion Rings

    These oven baked onion rings are a much more healthy option than the deep fried version. A lightly seasoned but crispy coating make these a great side dish.
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    Vegetarian
    4.48 from 21 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, British
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
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    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 258kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 Onion - cut into thick slices
    • 2 Eggs - whisked
    • 50 g panko breadcrumbs
    • 2 tablespoon cajun seasoning
    • 4 tablespoon plain flour

    Instructions

    • Mix together the flour and cajun seasoning in a bowl.
    • Put the panko breadcrumbs in another bowl, and whisk the eggs in a third bowl.
    • Slice the onions thickly and separate them into rings
    • Dip the onion slices in the flour mixture, then the egg and then roll in the panko breadcrumbs until they are completely covered. Put them on a lined baking tray.
    • Bake at 200C/400f/Gas 6 for 20 minutes, flip them and cook for a further 5 minutes until crispy.

    Notes

    • You can use any breadcrumbs you like, however we find that panko gets them nice and crispy.
    • Feel free to change the seasoning used. You could swap Cajun for Mexican, Italian or Curry Powder.
    • Cooking times will depend on your own and how crispy you like your onion rings. Keep an eye on them and take them out when they are cooked to your liking.
    • Add some extra flavour to these by mixing some grated Parmesan in to the breadcrumbs.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3685IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 4mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Lynn

      June 12, 2021 at 2:18 am

      5 stars
      I only made a small batch since I wasn't sure it would be good. Big mistake, everyone wanted more. They loved them!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        June 17, 2021 at 5:41 pm

        So happy to hear that everyone enjoyed them. We always make a double batch!

        Reply
    2. Lisa Huff

      March 26, 2021 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      Would never have guessed these onion rings were oven-baked. So crispy!

      Reply
    3. David @ Spicedblog

      March 26, 2021 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      These onion rings look amazing, Dannii! It's been years since I made baked onion rings, and now I'm craving them. I'll have to make a batch soon!

      Reply
    4. klor

      March 23, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      So crunch and delicious. I had to double the recipe because it was that good. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Courtney

      March 23, 2021 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely, and so easy to make! It's so nice to make onion rings without cleaning up the mess of deep frying after.

      Reply
    6. Cate

      March 23, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      These onion rings look so deliciously crispy and easy to make!! Making this today thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    7. Andrea

      March 23, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea you could bread onion rings and bake them. This is awesome!

      Reply
    8. Beth

      March 23, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      These look amazing and so crispy! I can’t wait to give these a try! So excited!

      Reply
    9. Danielle Wolter

      March 22, 2021 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      What an awesome idea! I loved how great these came out - crispy and perfect!

      Reply
    10. Beth Sachs

      March 22, 2021 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      We love onion rings, especially with burgers! These look so light, crisp and tasty!

      Reply
    11. Jacqueline Meldrum

      March 22, 2021 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      Loving the onion rings, but I'm totally distracted by your gorgeous new photography board.

      Reply
      • Betty

        June 08, 2021 at 1:07 am

        I followed the directions but had trouble getting the panko mix to stick to and cover the onion. Any suggestions?

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        • Dannii

          June 08, 2021 at 7:59 am

          If the onion rings were dipped in to flour first, then egg, then the panko should stick to them. Some will fall off, but the majority should stay on. As you can see from our photos, there are some gaps in the breading.

          Reply
    12. Alice | SkinnySpatula

      March 22, 2021 at 9:12 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely brilliant idea! I try to stay away from deep-fried stuff, but I love onion rings, so I'll give these ones a try.

      Reply
    13. Jacqueline Debono

      March 22, 2021 at 8:44 am

      5 stars
      These oven-baked onion rings are brilliant. We had them with homemade burgers over the weekend. Will be making again for sure!

      Reply

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