Hey there, food lovers! 💖 Today I'm super excited to share with you a scrumptious recipe for Crispy Onion Rings with a Spicy Avocado Dip! 🍽️✨ These golden-brown rings are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a fun snack to whip up for your next gathering or movie night!
Let's dive right into the ingredients you'll need:
- 1 large onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (or adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Now, let's get cooking! 🎉
1. Start by creating the perfect coating for your onion rings. In one shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another dish, whisk together the beaten egg and milk until blended.
2. Time to coat those onion rings! Take each ring and dip it into the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off, then dredge it in the flour mixture. Ensure they're really well coated for that crunch we love!
3. Now, heat up about an inch of vegetable oil in a deep pot until it reaches 350°F (175°C). When it’s time, carefully add your onion rings in batches to the hot oil. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn a stunning golden brown and crispy. Once they're perfect, drain them on some paper towels to soak up the extra oil.
4. While those delicious onion rings cool a bit, let’s make our spicy avocado dip! Take a ripe avocado and mash it in a bowl with a fork. Add mayo, lime juice, sriracha (feel free to tweak the amount based on your heat preference), cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir everything together until it’s smooth and creamy. Trust me, this dip is going to take your crispy rings to the next level! 💚
5. Finally, serve up your crispy onion rings alongside the spicy avocado dip. For an extra crunch, feel free to mix in some panko bread crumbs with your flour. These onion rings are perfect as a side with burgers, sandwiches, or simply as a delightful snack.
Enjoy your cooking and don’t forget to share your creations with friends! Happy snacking! 😋🎉