Onion Rings

I have made other onion ring recipes before, but I really like this recipe because these were easier to make and held their crunch better.  I used both panko crumbs and bread crumbs and have to recommend panko crumbs in this recipe.  Both are good, but the panko crumbs give a nice texture and crunch that is a step above regular bread crumbs.  My five year old who always proclaims that he does not like onions loved these.  We had to limit him so that he would eat the rest of his dinner.  These are truly great onion rings.  For a special treat, top a hamburger with some BBQ sauce and then some onion rings.  Delicious!

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• 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices  (I used 2 so I could make more)
  
  
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
  
• 1 egg
  
  

• 1 cup milk, or as needed
  
  
• 1 cup or more Japanese style panko crumbs or dry bread crumbs
  
  
• seasoned salt to taste
  
  
• 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
  
  
  
  

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
2. Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated; set aside. 
4. Whisk the egg and milk into the flour mixture using a fork. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat, then place on a wire rack to drain until the batter stops dripping. The wire rack may be placed over a sheet of aluminum foil for easier clean up. 
5. Spread the panko bread crumbs out on a plate or shallow dish. Place rings one at a time into the crumbs, and scoop the crumbs up over the ring to coat. Give it a hard tap as you remove it from the crumbs. The coating should cling very well. Repeat with remaining rings.
6. Deep fry the rings a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with seasoned salt, and serve.

Slightly adapted from Allrecipes.com.