Crispy on the outside, sweet and tender on the inside, these Southern Fried Sweet Onion Rings are a classic comfort food favorite. Perfect as a snack, side dish, or appetizer, they’re sure to be a hit!

Ingredients:

2 large sweet onions, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rings
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Oil for frying

Instructions:
 Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
 Coat the Onion Rings: Dip each onion ring first into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then, dip it into the buttermilk mixture, allowing the excess to drip off. Finally, coat the ring in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
 Fry the Onion Rings: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the onion rings in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
 Drain and Serve: Transfer the fried onion rings to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Enjoy these deliciously crispy Southern Fried Sweet Onion Rings as a tasty treat or a side with your favorite dip!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: 290 kcal per serving