Panko Onion Rings

⏱ 45 mins 🍽 ['2', '2 people'] 🌶 american 🏷 Side dish

These crispy onion rings are coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and baked until golden. They are a fantastic slimming-friendly option, ideal for those following Weight Watchers or counting calories. This simple recipe serves two people and is perfect as a side dish, snack, or party food. You will need just a few basic ingredients including onion, panko, egg, and paprika to create this satisfying, crunchy treat.

Panko Onion Rings

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion (or 2 Small)
  • 25 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • sea salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • low calorie cooking spray

Method

  1. Set your oven to heat to 220°C.
  2. Remove the onion skin, slice it into 1cm thick rounds, and pull apart the individual rings.
  3. Combine the panko breadcrumbs with paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
  4. Whisk the egg thoroughly in a separate bowl.
  5. Lightly coat a baking tray with low calorie cooking spray. Take each onion ring, dip it first into the beaten egg, then roll it in the panko mixture. Place the coated rings on the prepared tray, ensuring they are not touching.
  6. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until the rings turn golden brown and become crisp, turning them over once halfway through the cooking time.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium224 mg

Recipe details

CategorySide dish
Cuisineamerican
AuthorPinch of Nom