American · Dinner
Onion Rings (Low-Calorie)
Sweet onion rings sliced into thick rounds, coated in a light buttermilk and cornmeal batter with panko breadcrumbs, then oven-baked on a rack instead of deep-fried. Crisp golden shell with a soft onion centre, dusted with paprika and salt. Served with a lemon wedge for squeezing.
$2
15 minsPrep
24 minsCook
39 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
392Calories
11.6gProtein
6.2gFat
74.2gCarbs
11.4gSugar
6gFiber
768mgSodium
4mgChol
1.2gSat Fat
412mgPotassium
88mgCalcium
2.1mgIron
0.2mcgVitamin B12
8.3mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-calorie
low-cholesterol
high-fiber
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Separate the onion into rings. Combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
2
Dip each ring into buttermilk, then press firmly into the cornmeal mixture until fully coated on both sides.
3
Rest the coated rings for 5 minutes so the batter sets.
4
Bake
Arrange rings on an oiled rack at 425F for 22 minutes until the crust turns crisp and deep golden brown.
5
Plate
Transfer hot rings to a plate and serve with a lemon wedge for squeezing.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 11 oz314g sweet onion, cut into rings
- 2/3 cup110g cornmeal
- 1/2 cup60g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup125ml buttermilk
- 3/4 cup47g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil, for the rack
- 22 lemon wedge, to serve
