Crispy Onion Ring Chips
These Crispy Onion Ring Chips are ultra-thin, golden, and packed with bold onion flavor in every bite. Unlike traditional onion rings, these chip-style slices cook faster, stay crunchier, and never slide out of the coating. Perfect for frying, baking, or air frying, this easy snack recipe delivers maximum crunch with simple pantry ingredients—ideal for game day, parties, or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions sliced into ⅛-inch rounds
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk
- 2 large eggs whisked
- Neutral oil for frying vegetable, canola, or peanut
- Coating & Seasonings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt plus extra for finishing
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prep the Onions
- Peel onions and slice into thin ⅛-inch rounds. Separate into rings, breaking large rings into chip-size pieces. Pat completely dry.
- Set Up Breading Station
- Bowl 1: Flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
- Bowl 2: Whisked eggs + milk
- (Optional) Bowl 3: Extra seasoned flour for double coating
- Coat the Onion Chips
- Dredge onion slices in flour mixture → dip in egg wash → coat again in flour.
- Cook (Choose Method Below)
- Frying (Crispiest):
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C)
- Fry in small batches for 2–3 minutes, flipping once
- Remove when deep golden
- Air Fryer:
- Preheat to 375°F
- Lightly spray chips with oil
- Cook 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway
- Oven-Baked:
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Place chips on wire rack over baking sheet
- Bake 15–18 minutes, flipping once
- Finish & Season
- Drain on paper towels or wire rack. Sprinkle lightly with salt while hot.
Notes
- Thin slices are essential—thick onions won’t crisp properly.
- Cornstarch is the key to that light, shattering crunch.
- Always cook in batches to avoid soggy chips.
- If chips look pale, cook 1 minute longer until golden.