Baked Onion Rings with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

By Jahel

Real Simple Magazine

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 c pinko bread crumbs
• 1/4 c olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 1/4 c flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 small sweet onion such as Visalia or Walla Walla, sliced and rings separated
• 3/4 c buttermilk
• 1/3 c mayo
• 1 t chopped chipotles in adobo sauce
• 2 T finely chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 450°. Toss the breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Place the flour and eggs each in separate shallow bowls.

Rub the remaining oil on two rimmed baking sheets. Dip the onion rings in the flour and eggs (letting any excess drip off), then coat with the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to help them adhere. Back on the prepared baking sheets, turning once, until tender , 12-14 minutes.

Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chipotles, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Serve with the onion rings for dipping.