Onion ring facts for kids
A basket of onion rings
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| Type | Entree, side dish, snack dish |
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| Course | Hors d'oeuvre |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Serving temperature | Warm to hot |
| Main ingredients | Onions, batter, or bread crumbs |
An onion ring is a yummy snack or side dish often eaten in America. It's usually a slice of onion covered in a tasty batter or bread crumbs. Then, it's cooked until crispy by deep frying. Sometimes, they are made from onion paste. People often enjoy onion rings on their own or with a meal.
The History of Onion Rings
Did you know onion rings have a long history? One of the earliest recipes for fried onion slices comes from Britain in 1802. It suggested adding Parmesan cheese and serving them with a butter and mustard sauce.
Later, in the 1900s, more recipes appeared. For example, a recipe was found in Middletown, New York in 1910. Also, a 1933 advertisement for Crisco showed them. Many restaurants say they invented onion rings. One famous claim comes from the Kirby's Pig Stand restaurant chain. This chain started in Oak Cliff, Texas in the early 1920s.
How Onion Rings Get Their Sweet Taste
Onions usually make your eyes water when you cut them. This happens because of a chemical called propanethial oxide. But when you cook onion rings, something cool happens! The heat changes this chemical.
It turns into something called bispropenyl disulfide. This new chemical is what gives onion rings their slightly sweet and yummy taste. It's a bit like magic, turning a tear-jerking onion into a sweet treat!
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Onion ringlets
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Onion rings with dip sauce (Philippines)
See also
In Spanish: Aros de cebolla para niños
