Crispy Baked Onion Rings Ranch (Printable Version)
Golden oven-baked rings with panko crunch and creamy homemade ranch dipping sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Onion Rings
01 - 2 large yellow onions
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
10 - 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
11 - Olive oil spray
→ Ranch Dressing
12 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
13 - 1/2 cup sour cream
14 - 1/4 cup buttermilk
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
16 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
18 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
19 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
20 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
21 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
22 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Set oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Peel onions and slice into 1/2-inch thick rings. Separate rings carefully.
03 - Combine flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
04 - Whisk eggs and buttermilk together in a separate bowl.
05 - Place panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
06 - Dredge each onion ring first in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
07 - Place coated rings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and lightly spray with olive oil.
08 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
09 - Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, chives, dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth. Chill until serving.
10 - Serve hot baked onion rings alongside chilled ranch dressing.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They're crispy without deep frying, so your kitchen stays clean and your conscience stays lighter.
- Homemade ranch tastes nothing like the packets, and once you taste fresh herbs whisked together, you'll never go back.
- Easy enough for a weeknight snack but impressive enough to bring to a gathering without apology.
02 -
- Don't crowd the baking sheets; rings need space to crisp up, and if they touch, they'll steam instead of crunch.
- The egg and buttermilk mixture is your secret weapon—it's sticky enough to make the panko stick but not so runny that it drips off.
- Fresh herbs in the ranch are non-negotiable; if you use dried, the dressing tastes like an old seasoning packet, not like care.
03 -
- Don't skip the flip halfway through baking; it's the difference between evenly golden and unevenly cooked.
- If your onion rings are sliding off the parchment, they're done; if they're sticking, they need another minute or two.