June 22 National Onion Rings Day #NationalOnionRingsDay and I wish we was having Homemade Hamburgers for dinner because I would make Homemade Onion Rings to go with my Hamburger. David and Charlie would prefer Fries. How about you. Would you like to celebrate National Onion Rings Day with me?
If you’ve got a craving for all things deep-fried, then National Onion Ring Day is the holiday for you! On June 22nd, the Nation celebrates the irresistible deliciousness of Onion Rings. Often by eating as many Onion Rings as possible. did you know it’s unclear when Onion Rings were first developed, but an Onion Ring-like recipe appeared in an 1802 Cookbook, and another surfaced in a New York newspaper in 1910.
Texas-based restaurant chain Kirbys Pig Stand claims it played a big part in Onion Rings’ creation, and fast food restaurant A&W helped Onion Rings reach widespread popularity. There is still an ongoing debate over who deserves credit for the snack’s creation, and cooks also still argue about how to best prepare and serve Onion Rings for the most flavorful results.
Did you know some Onion Rings are even made from an Onion Paste, as opposed to an Onion ring itself! This style of preparation can make it easier to eat the rings without accidentally yanking the Onion out of the fried batter. Which to me doesn’t sound like a Onion Ring. How about you which style would you prefer and why?
However Onion Rings first came to be and however you prefer yours prepared Onion Rings are now a beloved snack across the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia, Ireland, South Africa, and some regions of Asia, and other corners of the world. Onion Rings have also inspired countless spin-off snacks, like Blooming Onions and Funyun Chips. No matter how you like Onion Rings, grab a fried Onion snack for National Onion Rings Day!
NATIONAL ONION RING DAY ACTIVITIES
- I have a question for you why not try making Onion Rings in your own kitchen? You can try a classic fried recipe or you can try out a baked version of Onion Rings. There are thousands of Onion Ring recipes throughout the internet, so if these preparation styles aren’t your favorite, there’s certainly a recipe out there that’s perfect for you. You may even want to find one the old-fashioned way: through a cookbook!
- Today is the perfect day to pay a visit to your favorite local restaurant with friends and order Onion Rings which you can split, or the people in your party can order your own basket. Remember today is a holiday, so naturally, you’re entitled to eat as many Onion Rings as you want.
- Onion Rings are often served as a side, but today, feel free to make Onion Rings the main event of your meal.
- Today is the day to branch out by also snacking on Fried Oreos, French Fries, Fried Brie, Fried Chicken, and any other fried treats that you’re craving. National Onion Ring Day is the one day when more grease is better! Eat up!
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL ONION RING DAY
- Onion Rings have become an important part of fast food culture. onion Rings are not as ubiquitous ads French fries, but that just makes Onion Rings even more special. Onion Rings are a hallmark of American culture, there’s nothing more American than kicking back with a Burger and Onion Rings and Soda, especially when you’re in the company of friends.
- Before Onion Rings were created, who could have imagined that a food known for its bitterness could be so sweet and tasty? When a new food takes off like wildfire, it inspires more culinary creativity. Onion Rings’ widespread success was an early precursor to modern food trends, including Cronuts and Rainbow Bagels.
- There are hundreds of recipes for preparing Onion Rings at home, and several hundred spin-off recipes that put a new twist on the traditional Onion Rings. Deep friers are a kitchen appliance that are usually relegated to the back cabinet, but when an Onion Ring craving leads to an impromptu fry session, they get their time to shine.
Ingredients
- 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk, or as needed
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup dry bread crumbs
- ⅛ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
Directions
- Slice onion into 1/4-inch-thick rings.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place a wire rack over a sheet of aluminum foil.
- Prepare breading station by setting out 3 wide, shallow dishes. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in the first dish. Whisk milk and egg together in the second dish. Place bread crumbs in the third dish.
- Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, turning several times until fully coated with flour. Transfer to the egg mixture and use a fork to turn until coated. Lift onion with the fork and shake gently so excess liquid drips back into the dish. Place onion in the bread crumbs and turn several times to coat, scooping crumbs over the ring if necessary. Lift again with the fork, tap any excess bread crumbs back into the dish, and place on the wire rack while you prepare the remaining onion rings.
- Deep-fry 3 to 4 onion rings at a time in the preheated oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels while you deep-fry the remaining rings.
- Sprinkle with seasoning salt before serving.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
