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    Framed Cooks ยป Recipes ยป Side Dishes

    Pancake Batter Onion Rings

    Published: Jun 3, 2021 ยท Modified: Jan 29, 2024 by Kate Morgan Jackson ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 10 Comments

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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!

    Pancake batter onion rings in a bowl.

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    • Ingredients you need for this recipe
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    • Pancake Battered Onion Rings!

    Why you will love this recipe

    I do love me a nice pile of onion rings! We try to take it easy on the deep fried treats around here, but every once in a while we throw caution to the wind and go for a little golden deliciousness.

    For me, sometimes that means chicken tenders. Sometimes it means corn dogs.

    Back at the onion rings, while I sometimes get a hankering for the delicate little crispy ones, other times I want that good old battered, golden on the outside, tender on the inside, slightly sweet, 100% addictive onion ring, the kind that reminds me of every Jersey Shore vacation I’ve ever been on.

    And at some point a lightbulb went on in my head and I realized that the secret to the perfect batter for onion rings was right in my pantry.

    BISQUICK. I have a bunch of from-scratch pancake recipes that I love, but when I need pancakes STAT there’s nothing like Bisquick.

    And I figured that slightly sweet batter that cooks up into pancake deliciousness would be just the ticket for the onion ring dream that I had in my head.

    Ingredients you need for this recipe

    Pancake batter onion rings ingredients on a wooden counter.

    Ingredient notes and substitutions

    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.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities and nutritional information.

    How to make this recipe

    STEP 1: Peel your nice big sweet onion and slice it into ¼ inch rings.

    Sliced and peeled onions on a plate.

    STEP 2: Make the batter by combining a couple cups of Bisquick, a couple of eggs and a cup of milk until everything is nice and combined.

    Pancake batter for onion rings in a mixing bowl.

    STEP 3: Pour a couple cups of canola oil into a heavy deep frying pan or Dutch oven – you are looking for 1 ½  to 2 inches deep of oil so you can adjust the amount according to your pot.  Heat the oil over high heat to 375 degrees on an instant read thermometer.

    STEP 4: Dunk the onion rings into the batter and lower with tongs or a long fork into the oil – be careful!  

    Onion slices in pancake batter in a mixing bowl.

    STEP 5: When the onion rings are golden, scoop them out with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels for a few minutes.

    Pancake onion rings draining on paper towels.

    Recipe FAQ

    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.

    Have a question that I didn’t cover?

    Pop your question in the Comments section below and I promise to answer pronto!

    Last but not least (and trust me on this), I wasn’t kidding about the onion rings for breakfast thing. An omelet, a few strips of crispy bacon and a pile of pancake battered onion rings?

    BREAKFAST HEAVEN.

    Want to round out your meal?

    If you decide to go in the supper direction with these onion rings, we do love a steamed cheeseburger (trust me!), maybe with some homemade pickles on the side?

    And for dessert, we vote for banana brownies!

    Other fun side dishes we love

    • easy crispy spiral fries
      Easy Crispy Spiral Fries
    • Sweet onion rings
      Sweet Cornmeal Onion Rings
    • Cheese Fries in a bowl on a wooden counter.
      Easy Cheese Fries
    • Zucchini Fritters on a plate.
      Zucchini Fritters

    Looking for even more side dish inspiration? You can find our complete collection of side dish recipes right here!

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    If you try this recipe, we would love to hear how it came out for you! I’d be super grateful if you could leave a star rating (you pick how many stars! 🌟 ) and your thoughts in the Comments section.

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    Pancake batter onion rings in a bowl.
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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
    • 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

    Instructions

    1. Slice the onion into ¼ inch rings.
    2. Make the batter by combining Bisquick, eggs and milk until well combined.
    3. 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.
    4. Dunk the onion rings into the batter and lower with a fork into the oil – be careful!
    5. When the onion rings are golden, scoop them out with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels for a few minutes.
    6. 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.

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    1. Kyle R Konrardy says

      May 24, 2024 at 12:54 pm

      very good! made a few adjustments and subbed the buttermilk but came out perfect!

      Reply
      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        May 26, 2024 at 11:09 am

        Hi Kyle, and hurray! I always love when folks make recipes their own, and glad these worked so well for you! :)

        Reply
    2. Jackie says

      January 29, 2024 at 11:05 am

      I never thought I would be able to make onion rings better than I can get at a fast food joint, but this is SO much better! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        January 31, 2024 at 12:32 pm

        Yay for onion rings at home! :)

        Reply
    3. Michael Darter says

      June 24, 2023 at 1:52 am

      These are fantastic! Similar recipe used by a long gone BBQ joint here in Texas. Onion rings done right!

      Reply
      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        June 26, 2023 at 3:05 pm

        Hi Michael and thanks! I don’t think I can bring myself to make onion rings any other way from now on! :)

        Reply
    4. Ronnie says

      June 20, 2023 at 1:33 pm

      These were fabulous! Just like at the fair!

      Reply
      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        June 20, 2023 at 8:13 pm

        Hi Ronnie! Isn’t fair food the BEST? :)

        Reply
    5. Terri D says

      December 28, 2021 at 2:23 am

      I used pancake batter added seasoned salt. Yummy!!!

      Reply
      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        December 28, 2021 at 11:07 am

        Hurray! Glad you loved them as much as we do. :)

        Reply

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