| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 35 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- Neutral oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup store-bought dried sour cream and onion dip mix
- 4 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/4 cups (150 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup chilled seltzer water
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (18 grams) chopped chives
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings and separated
- Ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 370 degrees F.
- Whisk together the sour cream and onion dip mix, 2 teaspoons of the onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder in a large bowl (large enough to use for dredging). Set aside 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mixture for later. To the mixture in the bowl, stir in 1/4 cup of the flour. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup flour, the cornstarch, remaining 2 teaspoons onion powder, the salt, baking powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Add the seltzer and sour cream and whisk until just smooth. Stir in the chives. The batter should be the consistency of thick paint.
- Add the onion rings to the seasoned flour and toss to lightly coat. Working in 2 batches, dredge the floured rings in the batter, letting the excess drip back in the bowl, and add to the oil. Fry, flipping occasionally, until very crisp and deep golden, about 4 minutes per batch. Drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- While still hot, season the onion rings with the reserved sour cream and onion seasoning mixture. Serve immediately, with ketchup.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 636 |
| Total Fat | 43 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
Reviews
O…M…G! This is by far the best batter for frying that I have ever used. The onion rings came out perfectly and were still crispy a half an hour out of the fryer. They may have stayed crispy even longer than that, but since we ate them all…who knows. I can’t wait to fry up some fish with this batter. Outstanding!!!
By the way, I purchased a jar of sour cream powder on amazon and just added minced onion and garlic and it worked like a charm.
By the way, I purchased a jar of sour cream powder on amazon and just added minced onion and garlic and it worked like a charm.
These were so delicious! I couldn’t stop eating them. I used Pampered Chef’s French Onion Dip Mix and I used it to make a little dipping sauce with sour cream too. The best onion rings EVER!
I hate frying anything. HATE IT. But I had to try these, and I’m so glad I did. They are simple and totally delicious. I subbed a packet of dill ranch mix bc I couldn’t find sour cream & onion mix and didn’t want to wait to order it. Worked great. Just be careful, they are addictive!