"Jeff" > wrote in message
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> Hey everyone,
>
> I was wondering if anyone knew how to cook onion rings without soaking
> them
> in oil? In the past I have always used the deep fryer to cook onion rings
> because I like how crispy it makes them. Unfortunately, it also soaks them
> in oil and makes them very unhealthy. I tried cooking them in the oven but
> they just turn out soggy and not that great. Does anyone out there have
> any
> ideas how I could cook them in the oven but still have them at least a
> little cripsy? Maybe just slighty brushing them with a little bit of oil
> will help? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

1. Get a thermometer which you can put onto the hot oil.
2. For the breading use Panko bread crumbs in addition to your batter.
3. Fry in small batches and never allow the oil to go below 350 degrees.
Start cooking at a higher temperature say 360 or so.
4. Remember the food will continue to cook even after its removed from
the oil.
5. Be sure to drain on a paper towel.

Dimitri