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Crispy Sheet Pan Onion Rings Easy Recipe with Tangy Pickled Onions

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A healthier, easy-to-make crispy onion rings recipe baked on a sheet pan, paired with tangy pickled onions for a perfect crunchy and flavorful snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet onions (like Vidalia), sliced into 1/2-inch rings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (can swap for almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • Cooking spray or 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Prep the pickled onions: In a medium bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and chili flakes if using. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add thinly sliced red onions, pressing them down to submerge. Let sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and position a rack in the center.
  3. Slice sweet onions into 1/2-inch thick rings and separate into individual rings.
  4. Make the batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in buttermilk and whisk until smooth and thick enough to coat the onion rings. Add more buttermilk if too thick.
  5. Dip each onion ring into the batter, shake off excess, and arrange in a single layer on a lined sheet pan or cooling rack.
  6. Lightly spray the rings with cooking spray or drizzle olive oil evenly over them.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each ring and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
  8. Transfer onion rings to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and let rest for 5 minutes.
  9. Serve topped with tangy pickled onions immediately for best crunch.

Notes

Use sweet onions for better caramelization and flavor. Pat onion rings dry before battering to help batter stick. Flip halfway through baking for even crispiness. Baking on a cooling rack over the sheet pan helps prevent sogginess. Watch oven closely to avoid burnt edges. Pickled onions can be made ahead and stored up to 2 weeks refrigerated. Reheat leftover rings in oven or air fryer to restore crispness; avoid microwaving.

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