Crispy Thin Onion Rings are just like the ones you’d find in your local steakhouse. Covered in a thin layer of crispy onion ring batter, you’ll want to make a second batch just to be willing to share.

Onion Rings

Is it too early to give up on New Year’s Resolutions yet? Yes? Darn. Okay, fine… at least these aren’t beer battered onion rings, so that makes them slightly healthier right?

Homemade onion rings are a side dish most people don’t make because they aren’t really a popular frozen food in the grocery store, they aren’t nearly as awesome baked and people tend to be a bit fearful of frying.

How to make Homemade Onion Rings

To make these onion rings you really don’t need any special equipment. I use my trusty cast iron skillet, tongs and a couple of large Ziploc bags. The onion rings are thin enough you only really have to care about the color of the outside. The onion ring batter here isn’t a batter to be concerned about cooking through.

and the Onion ring batter secret ingredient is…

You ready for the secret ingredient? It’s pancake mix for the onion ring batter! I use a fancier variety than you need to (a gift from my husband’s aunt, she loves sending us Williams-Sonoma pancake mixes), but truly, Bisquick works great for this onion ring batter recipe. I have made it with Bisquick probably…oh I would guess 20 times? It is delicious. I think any pancake mix would work for you and for the most part, this onion rings recipe is very hands-off and easy.

Also, if you go the lazy route like me and use the two Ziploc bags, you won’t have pancake mix spilling or any mixing bowls to wash! There is a New Year’s Resolution I am helping you keep, keeping the house as clean as possible! Enjoy these onion rings, they are delicious!