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Baked Onion Rings

35 minutes
onion
Posted:5/2/22
Updated:1/4/23
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Sweet onion rings coated in a crunchy creole breading, baked to crispy perfection using your oven! They are easy to make and are so much healthier than greasy, deep-fried rings. Enjoy them as a yummy side to your cheeseburgers!

onion rings on table with bowl of ketchup

We have harvested so many onions lately; we have more than we know what to do with! Even after making some Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions, Crockpot Onion Dip, and Fried Onions, there are still plenty left! Matthew has been throwing so many onion ring hints, so I decided to give in and make some. And boy, I am so glad I did! They are super crispy and flavorful, we couldn’t get enough of them! Good thing they are oil-free, so we can really indulge!

Oven-baked Onion Rings Recipe

You will need three shallow bowls to get your breading station up and running! The first bowl will be filled with half of the flour required for this recipe. The second bowl is a mixture of the remaining flour, eggs, milk, creole spice mix, salt, and pepper. The last bowl will be used for the bread crumbs.

You can buy a bottle of Creole spice mix in supermarkets. However, since most of the spices are probably in your kitchen, you might as well just make your own as I did. It is a simple mix of several herbs and spices that results in a smoky, savory, and mildly spicy seasoning. You will find the complete recipe for my homemade Creole Mix below.

Serve with oven baked cheeseburgers for a complete meal!

closeup of browned onion ring

Ingredients You’ll Need

Do you know how much money I had to shell out to make these crunchy Onion rings? Zero! That is right, everything that I needed to make this quick and easy snack are in in my garden or pantry. That is the beauty of home gardening! It is easy enough to grow onions at home. And they thrive all year-round, even during the winter months. Find out how here.

Here are the list of ingredients and list of possible alternatives.

  • Onions- this recipe calls for 2 large onions sliced into 1/4 to 1/2 inch rings. It is best to use sweet onions for this recipe. However, white and yellow onions will work too, though they will have sharper flavors.

sweet onions on table
  • Flour- is used as the base of the crispy breading. You can use a gluten-free brand 1:1.
  • Milk- you can use regular milk or non-dairy milk for this recipe.
  • Egg- will bind the ingredients to make a thick and rich batter.
  • Breadcrumbs-added as the final layer of the breading to give the onion rings its signature crunchiness.
  • Salt + pepper- to taste.
  •  Creole spice mix- gives the rings a robust savory flavor with sweet, fiery and smoky undertones! Below are the list of herbs and spices I used together with the measurements. Feel free to omit those that you do not like or modify the amount to your liking!
  1. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  2. 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  3. 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  4. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  5. 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  6. 1/4 teaspoon basil
  7. 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  8. 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  9. 1/8 teaspoon thyme

crispy onion rings on table.

How to Make Baked Onion Rings

Chop, dip and bake! This super simple recipe is the perfect way to enjoy your garden onions.

Preparations:

● Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

● Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.

● Slice your onions into 1/4 to 1/2 even slices.

Steps:

Set up the breading stations. Place half of the flour in a small, shallow bowl and set aside. In another bowl, mix the remaining flour, milk, egg, creole spice mix, then salt + pepper. Whisk until the flour has fully dissolved and you have a slightly thick batter. Lastly, place the bread crumbs into a third bowl. Line them up on the counter.

Dredge the onion rings. Get one ring and dip it into the 1st bowl (plain flour). Then, dip it into the second bowl containing the seasoned batter. Let the excess batter drip off before finally coating the ring completely with breadcrumbs. Do the same for the rest of the rings.

Bake! Place the coated onion rings on the prepared baking pan in a single layer. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Make sure to flip them on the other side on the 10 minute mark for them to bake evenly.

onion rings next to dips on table.

Tips when Making Baked Onion Rings

● The rings will obviously be of different sizes, the inner ring layers will be smaller and will bake faster. I recommend using two quarter baking sheets and separate the small rings to the big ones. This way, you can get them out of the oven sooner.

● Make sure to let excess batter drip off before coating them with breadcrumbs. If you don’t, your bread crumb mixture is going to become clumpy and a mess very quickly.

● The baking time will depend on how thick or thin your onion rings are. So make sure to keep an eye on them and flip midway to get them evenly crunchy and golden on both sides.

● Keep the breading light! Dunking the onion ring once on each bowl should be enough. Too much breading will result in a lumpy and soggy coating.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the baked oven rings while they are still warm! They are flavorful enough to be enjoyed as is. However, serving them with your fave dips is always a great idea! You can go with something simple such as ketchup, sour cream or mayonnaise. Or, you can pair it with a Cheese Dip or Taco Dip.

How to Store Baked Onion Rings

Any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to three days. However, expect that the breading will turn limp and soggy the longer they are stored. To crisp them up again, you can re-bake them for 3 to 5 minutes. You can place an aluminum foil on top to keep them from browning too much.

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Sweet onion rings coated in a crunchy creole breading, baked to crispy perfection using your oven! They are easy to make and are so much healthier than greasy, deep-fried rings. Enjoy them as a yummy side to your cheeseburgers!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions sliced into 1/4 to 1/2 inch rings
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon creole spice mix (see recipe below)
  • salt + pepper to taste
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

creole spice mix

  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place half of the flour into a small sized bowl and set aside.
  • In another bowl mix remaining flour with milk and egg. Add in creole spice mix, and salt + pepper. Mix to fully combine.
  • One by one, dip the onion slices into the bowl of plain flour mixture.
  • Next, dip the onion into the flour batter mixture. Let excess batter drip off before moving to the next step.
  • Pour bread crumbs into a shallow bowl. Finally, dip the onion ring into breadcrumbs so it's completely covered.
  • Place onion ring on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all onions are gone.
  • Bake until onion rings are golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes. At the 10 minute mark, flip the onion rings so they're evenly crispy. Remove from oven and serve!
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Keyword:baked onion rings
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  1. Angela says

    December 11, 2022 at 9:23 pm

    These came out swesome!! They were so good and crunchy with a kick of spice..I will totally make these again!! Thank you

    Reply
  2. Joan says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    Thanks for a yum keeper recipe – baked rings much easier than the oldschool way – no more hot oil splattering with the smoke detector going beep beep beep. LOL just one question – why don’t my hands look as nice as yours do, while dipping them?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 21, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      Hahaha Joan, you should see my camera…a little dirty. 😉

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    August 28, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    These look amazing, and consider them pinned!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 29, 2013 at 12:28 am

      Thanks Marcie!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    August 21, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    This is way too adorable!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 21, 2013 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks Rika. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Irina @ wandercrush says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    I definitely need to try these again. The first recipe I used for baked onion rings didn’t turn out so great, and it was mostly bland and the breading only stuck in chunks. I suppose finer breadcrumbs are more ideal for this… yours look picture perfect!

    By the way, I just moved to Manhattan yesterday! You’ll have to give me some of your favourite NYC markets and restaurant/cafe recommendations 😉

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 21, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      Welcome to New York Irina! It’s a hot week this week.. but it will get better soon! 🙂 Let me know if you’re looking for a specific type of food and I will tell you if I have a favorite! 🙂

      Reply
  6. rebecca says

    August 21, 2013 at 12:10 am

    these look so good and love the spice mix

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 21, 2013 at 11:11 am

      Thanks Rebecca! I hope to make them again this week!

      Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    Hi Pamela!
    Just wanted to say your blog is so inspiring! You take gorgeous pics 🙂
    Sunnie

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 20, 2013 at 11:23 pm

      Thanks so much Sunnie! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    August 20, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    Hahaha, I love that you make his favorite food for him with subtle strings attached 🙂 You’re such a good gf. My husband doesn’t eat certain foods and I don’t make them because of that…I think that now I should make them and he should just eat them for me in exchange for a back rub and ice cream. I’ll tell him that’s how it’s supposed to be done.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 20, 2013 at 5:06 pm

      You tell him Amy! In my opinion love is when you threaten food for massages in return. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Archana @ FeedingTheFoodie says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:36 am

    I love onions but I dont like them fried – so glad these are baked and the seasoning must make them so awesome! You entire garden sounds so good – and right here in Bkyln! Im so impressed with you guys.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks Archana! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:17 am

    There isn’t much food that my husband loves that I don’t like too, so we don’t run into this problem very often 😉 We’re usually comprising on movies to watch and I’m making the same kinds of statements – you better enjoy this, you owe me, etc. 😉

    I bet we would both agree on these onion rings though – they look delish! 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:05 pm

      I hope you get to make these and enjoy together while watching a movie you both want to see! 🙂

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    August 20, 2013 at 8:57 am

    Well, onion rings are irresistible! Love the spice mixture you used for them!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      Thanks Christin, I’m liking this spice mix alot!

      Reply
  12. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Yes, I kinda hate pork but absolutely everybody in my family loves it, so I have to cook lots of pork-based dishes. which I find super disguinting because it involved manipulating raw pork and ew, I don’t like it. But they really, really love pork so…
    Wow, these onion rigs look delicious! I haven’t had them for years because all the frying onvolved and stuff, too much hassle. But a baked version…?? Now we’re talking! This recipe is amazing, I’ll try it soon 😀

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      The things you do for love, you’re a good person! 🙂
      Enjoy! Hope you like these rings!

      Reply
  13. Joanne says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:41 am

    I can’t really see how anyone could not like onion rings…crispy crunchy sweet delicious! Especially with those creole spices you threw on em! I’m so glad you’re coming around!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      A little bit at a time! Onion rings are a great start! 😉

      Reply
  14. Jim says

    August 20, 2013 at 2:58 am

    wow crispyyyyyyyyyy

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 20, 2013 at 3:01 pm

      They sure are!

      Reply
  15. Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:26 pm

    Great photos! These look great!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 20, 2013 at 1:25 am

      Thanks Melissa!

      Reply
  16. ashley - baker by nature says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    It’s been waaaaaay too long since I’ve chewed my last onion ring… must fix this NOW!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 19, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      Get your chew on!

      Reply
  17. Julie @ Table for Two says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Oh man do these onion rings ever look good! I need to go make a batch right now!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 19, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      Enjoy Julie! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Debra says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Anything is good fried! 🙂

    Reply
    • Debra says

      August 19, 2013 at 7:39 pm

      Err…. I mean baked! 🙂

      Reply
      • Pamela says

        August 19, 2013 at 9:59 pm

        Well both are good! 🙂

        Reply
  19. Miss Messy says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:38 pm

    Awesome! These look fab.. love that they’re baked 🙂 also love the little sunglasses wearing tomato!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 19, 2013 at 9:57 pm

      What a cool tomato, right? Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Marie @ Little Kitchie says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Well I am a total onion ring lover, so I would go crazy for these! And your little boxes couldn’t be cuter 🙂

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      August 19, 2013 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks Marie! I love those little boxes, I should have bought multiple packages!

      Reply
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