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The Thanksgiving Onion Ring is dipped in a fire sauce before digging in.
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Thanksgiving Onion Ring

If you love crispy onion rings and Thanksgiving leftovers, you're gonna love this one. The Thanksgiving Onion Ring recipe is fun to make and so freakin' delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Fridge Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Thanksgiving Filling:

  • 1 cup Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey finely chopped
  • 2.5 cups Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 cup Cooked Peas & Carrots room temperature
  • ¾ cup Cooked Mac & Cheese room temperature

Onion Ring:

  • 4-5 Whole Onions
  • 4 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 4 cups Italian Bread Crumbs
  • 8 Eggs whipped
  • Frying Oil as needed

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together the ingredients for the Thanksgiving Filling.
  • Begin by peeling the outside layer of your onions and slicing into 1” thick onion rings. Grab 6-8 of the largest “rings” and inside “rings” to make the outside shape for our burger stuffed onion rings.
  • Take an outside ring and grab a handful of filling and place it in the center. Shape the filling to the outside of the onion, then place the smaller inside ring into the filling to make a “donut” shape. Set in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat some frying oil in a dutch oven (about 3-4” deep) and to 375F.
  • Add the onion rings to a bowl of flour and cover them in it. Then, add them to a bowl with the whipped eggs and cover it in whipped eggs. Finally, add to a bowl with the italian bread crumbs and cover.
  • Once fully covered, add the to frying oil and cook for about 1.5-2 minutes in total making sure to flip if not fully submerged. Follow the dredging process for each onion ring and cook in batches so as to not overcrowd the oil. Once they are done, pull off and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve the Thanksgiving Onion Rings with brown gravy over top or Cranberry BBQ Sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tip: What kind of oil should I use for frying?
For the best crispy onion rings with that extra crunch, stick with a neutral, high smoke-point oil like peanut, canola, or vegetable oil. These oils can handle the hot oil temperature of around 375F you need for frying without burning or adding unwanted flavor. If you want to use olive oil, make sure it's one with a high smoke point so it doesn't break down during the frying process.

Nutrition

Calories: 1423kcal | Carbohydrates: 244g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 352mg | Sodium: 2183mg | Potassium: 1342mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4048IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 399mg | Iron: 16mg