If you’re familiar with Burger King then you have to be aware of the awesome onion rings they serve up across their restaurants all over the world. The Burger King onion rings are universal when you’re eating in the United States or Japan or Australia. Great news for those who really enjoy this tasty side dish.
These can be described as the ultimate side dish to accompany any of the Burger King main dishes or even have by themselves. These onion rings are so delicious that I set out on a mission to replicate them for myself. As a result, you will find my copycat version of these battered onion rings.
Undoubtedly these are popular in the US considering how many American’s consume them at the the various Burger King restaurants around. BK although not entirely known for their onion-rings have an incredible offering that is worth indulging in every now and then.
How To Make Copycat Burger King Onion Rings
Hopefully you’re enlightened to attempt making this copycat version and enjoy this delicious side from the comfort of your home.
Making the onion rings is a lot easier than you think.
Gather the required ingredients which includes 3 large onions, milk, flour and breadcrumbs. Then get ready to bread the onions once sliced correctly. Heat up the oil and cook until your rings are golden. Cooking them really is only a matter of minutes, it’s the prep work that will take you roughly 20-25 minutes.
Burger King Onion Rings Recipe
Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings25
minutes3
minutes280
kcalOur Burger King onion rings copycat recipe is one you wish you had found sooner. They’re really easy to make and taste better than the BK recipe.
Ingredients
3 white onions (medium or large)
2-3 medium cups of milk
2-3 medium cups of all purpose flour
3 cups 3 of plain breadcrumbs
Veg oil for deep frying
Salt
Directions
- Initial step is to slice up the onions into 1cm wide slices
- Remove central part of the rings
- 3 bowls are now required for the next part of the recipe.
- Using the first large bowl, place the breadcrumbs inside. Ideally use a shallow bowl.
- In a separate bowl add the flour.
- In a third bowl, pour in the milk.
- Start breading the onion rings by allowing them to soak in the milk.
- Next, cover them in the flour, then again in the milk and finally the breadcrumbs.
- Again, place the rings into the milk and the breadcrumbs. You should find the end result is a thick onion ring with a beautiful and thick layer of breadcrumbs.
- Continue this process until all rings are complete
- Heat oil to 350 degrees. Fry a handful of the rings at a time for 2-3 minutes or until they turn a golden brown color.
- Apply a sprinkling of salt to add flavor
Notes
- Serve immediately once golden brown
- Allow the rings to drain once removed.
- Optional: Include garlic powder to add to the taste.
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Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Serving Size175 servings
Calories280
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
- Cholesterol 8.5mg 3%
- Sodium 230mg 10%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate 52.2g 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12%
- Sugars 4.3g
- Protein 9.5g 19%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Conclusion
This popular fast food change have certainly made some classics in their time from the BK zinger to the Whopper and also their zesty sauce. Many will argue, none of these come close to the BK onion rings. You’re now one of the few equipped with the know how for making these yourself at home.
Personally I accompany these with their nuggets, which really don’t get as much attention as they should! We’ve also got that recipe for you too.
