Peel and slice 3 large Vidalia onions crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Carefully separate the rings, setting aside only the large and medium rings. Use the small inner pieces for another recipe or caramelized onions! Heat an air fryer to 375ºF. Dredge and fry the onion rings in batches (enough to form two layers in the air fryer basket HOW TO MAKE ONION RINGS: STEP 1: Season the flour with paprika, granulated garlic, salt and pepper. STEP 2: Add in milk and egg. Whisk together until it's no longer lumpy. STEP 3: Dip the onion rings into the wet batter and then let the excess batter drip off. STEP 4: Season the panko bread crumbs with granulated garlic and salt. Flip the onion slices over and repeat the sauce and rub on the other side. Wrap strips of thin bacon around the edges of the onion slices. Expect to use about 2-3 slices each. Lay the bacon wrapped onion rings onto a pan with a rack or cooling rack and sprinkle with a little more rub. Set up your smoker for cooking at 240°F (116°C) with In a shallow bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients. Separate onion slices into rings. Dip rings into batter. In a deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. In batches, fry onion rings until golden brown, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. Onion rings are a crispy appetizer or side dish made by slicing onions into rings, dredging them with some kind of coating (batter or breadcrumbs), and cooking. When you are working with a batter, it's best to fry onion rings instead of baking or air frying. Cut onions into 1/2-inch slices; separate into rings. Set aside. In medium bowl, stir together 1 1/4 cups of the Bisquick mix and the sugar. In small bowl, mix buttermilk and beer; add to Bisquick mixture, stirring with whisk until smooth. In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 inches oil to 375°F. In large resealable freezer plastic Here's how to modify the recipe and make them in the air fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Lay the onion rings in the basket in a single layer. Do not stack them. Cook for 10-12 minutes at 370 degrees F. Check the onion rings after about 6 minutes to see if they need to be flipped over. Trim both ends off of each onion and make a thin slit in the skin and peel. Cut each onion into thick slices at least a half inch. Separate the rings and place on a platter. Place the oil in a large wok or cast iron pan and with a candy thermometer, get oil to 375 degrees F and hold at that temperature. Cut off the top of each onion and peel away the skin. Using a sharp knife, cut the onions into 1/4-inch slices (or thicker if you prefer). Separate the individual onion rings from each slice, discarding the centers. Set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, seasoned salt, and baking powder. Directions . Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings and place in a bowl. Cover with ice water; soak for 30 minutes. Drain. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. R8repv.