I'm out of Bisquick! Can I use regular pancake batter?

You definitely can, although it might make for a sweeter taste. Or you can make your own homemade Bisquick with this recipe for homemade Bisquick .

Are you sure I can't use a regular onion?

If you do want a little sass with your onion rings, you can go for regular white onions. They are spicier than sweet onions but not as sharp as yellow onions. (So many onions!)

What condiments go best with onion rings?

You can go both sweet and savory with these! If you are serving these alongside a burger then ketchup or hot sauce is perfect. If you are throwing caution to the wind and having these alongside your eggs for brunch, try a little sweet maple syrup.

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Pancake Batter Onion Rings

Pancake Battered Onion Rings!

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This speedy recipe for pancake batter onion rings cooks sweet onions into golden perfection with a crispy crunch and a tender center. You might just want them alongside your eggs as well as your burger!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 sweet onion, peeled
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2 eggs
1 cup milk
3 cups canola oil

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Instructions

Slice the onion into ¼ inch rings.
Make the batter by combining Bisquick, eggs and milk until well combined.
Pour the vegetable oil into a heavy deep frying pan or Dutch oven – you are looking for 1 ½ to 2 inches deep of oil so adjust the amount accordingly. Heat the oil over high heat to 375 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
Dunk the onion rings into the batter and lower with a fork into the oil – be careful!
When the onion rings are golden, scoop them out with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels for a few minutes.
Serve with ketchup or hot sauce (if you like them savory) or warmed maple syrup (if you like things sweet!)

Notes

Onions: We highly recommend sweet onions for this recipe. Sweet onions have a little more natural sugar, and they are nice and big, both of which make them perfect for onion rings. Most supermarkets simply call them sweet onions, but they are also sometimes labeled with their specific variety, like Vidalia onions or Walla Wallas.

Bisquick: This is a baking mix made up of flour, a little fat, leavening and salt. You can usually find it in the breakfast aisle hanging out near the pancake mixes.

Canola Oil: This is a mild oil that is perfect for frying these perfect onion rings. You can also use vegetable oil or safflower oil…steer clear of olive oil which will interfere with your wonderful pancake batter taste.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/pancake-battered-onion-rings/