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Oven Baked Onion Rings

May 7, 2025 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 19 Comments

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Oven baked onion rings with a text overlay title.
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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 are the perfect healthy, but comforting, side dish.

Baked breaded onion rings on a blue plate.

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 20 minutes in the oven. Baking onion rings in the oven still makes them crispy, but a lot lighter.

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. You can also freeze this baked onion rings recipe, so they are perfect for keeping a stash in your freezer for easy meals.

Looking for more baked side dishes? Try our spicy Baked Jalapeno Poppers or our delicious Baked Halloumi Fries.

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  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • How to Make Baked Onion Rings - Step by Step
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Tips For Making The BEST Baked Onion Rings
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Onion Recipes
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Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed to make this recipe, each with a text overlay label.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • 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 to make onion rings in the oven, 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. We used plain flour (all purpose flour).

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

How to Make Baked Onion Rings - Step by Step

Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

An onion cut into rings on a wooden chopping board.
  1. Step 1: Slice the onions thickly and separate into rings.
A bowl of seasoned flour, a bowl of whisked egg and a bowl of breadcrumbs.
  1. Step 2: Mix together the flour and Cajun seasoning in a bowl. Put the breadcrumbs in separate bowl, and whisk the eggs in a third bowl.
Breaded onion rings on a lined baking tray.
  1. Step 3: 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 onto a lined baking tray.
Cooked breaded onion rings on a baking tray.
  1. Step 4: Bake for 20 minutes, flipping them over halfway.

Serving Suggestions

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 stack of onion rings on a plate.

Tips For Making The BEST Baked Onion Rings

  • 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.
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet and make sure there is space between each onion ring.
  • 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.
  • Cooking times will also vary between the different sized rings. The smaller inside ones, if using, will need to be taken out of the oven before the larger outer rings used.
  • Add some extra flavour to these by mixing some grated Parmesan into the breadcrumbs.
  • When cooking onion rings in the oven, if you want them extra crispy then you can spray them with a little bit of oil before cooking.
A hand dipping an onion ring into a small bowl of ketchup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store baked onion rings

Baked onion rings can be frozen 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. You can reheat them in the air fryer too. They can also be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3 days.

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If you’ve tried these crispy baked onion rings, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

A plate of oven baked onion rings with a small pot of ketchup.

Oven Baked Onion Rings

By: Dannii Martin
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
4.89 from 18 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 20 minutes mins
Total: 25 minutes mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 170kcal
Allergens:
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Gluten

Ingredients

  • 1 Onion - cut into thick slices
  • 2 Eggs - whisked
  • 35 g (0.75 cups) Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 4 tablespoon Plain flour

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
  • Mix together 4 tablespoon Plain flour and 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
  • Put 35 g Panko breadcrumbs in another bowl, and whisk 2 Eggs in a third bowl.
  • Slice 1 Onion 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 for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking.

Recipe 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.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3617IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg

The 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.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Teresa says

    May 03, 2024 at 5:36 am

    Hi there. At what stage can they be frozen. Thank you, I plan on making these today.

    Reply
  2. Mary says

    October 12, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    Can these be frozen and used later?

    Reply
    • Dannii Martin says

      October 17, 2023 at 3:22 pm

      Yes, you can put them in a freezer bag and they will keep for 2 months in the freezer.

      Reply
  3. Lynn says

    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 says

      June 17, 2021 at 5:41 pm

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

      Reply
  4. Lisa Huff says

    March 26, 2021 at 4:22 pm

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

    Reply
  5. David @ Spicedblog says

    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
  6. klor says

    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
  7. Courtney says

    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
  8. Cate says

    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
  9. Andrea says

    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
  10. Beth says

    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
  11. Danielle Wolter says

    March 22, 2021 at 10:59 am

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

    Reply
  12. Beth Sachs says

    March 22, 2021 at 10:46 am

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

    Reply
  13. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    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 says

      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?

      Reply
      • Dannii says

        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
  14. Alice | SkinnySpatula says

    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
  15. Jacqueline Debono says

    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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