Crispy Baked Onion Rings

Name: Crispy Baked Onion Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet onions; 3 large egg whites; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + soaking Bake: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These crispy, lightly browned rings are a healthy alternative to the deep-fried version. Thyme and paprika enhance the flavor of the tender onions. —Della Stamp, Long Beach, California

Ingredients

1 pound sweet onions
3 large egg whites
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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. In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, thyme, salt, paprika and pepper. Dip a third of the onions into the egg white and then add rings, a few at a time, to crumb mixture; turn to coat. Place rings on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
Repeat with remaining onions and crumb mixture. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 159 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 838mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.

These crispy, lightly browned rings are a healthy alternative to the deep-fried version. Thyme and paprika enhance the flavor of the tender onions. —Della Stamp, Long Beach, California

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