Dinner for 2
Crispy Baked Onion Rings
Sweet onion slices are coated in seasoned batter and crumbs, then baked until crisp and golden.
$6.78for 4 servings
$1.70 per serving$6.78 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: ohsheglows.com
- 33 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 18, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Cornmeal, grits, polenta$0.08/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion
- 2/3 cup flour of choice
- 2/3 cup + 1 tbsp vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional)
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp black sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp dried herbs
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet with oil.
- Slice the onion into rings and separate them gently.
- Whisk the flour, broth, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and dried herbs in a shallow bowl.
- Mix the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, and sesame seeds in a second shallow bowl.
- Dip each onion ring in the batter, coat it with crumbs, and place it on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, turning the rings halfway, until crisp and browned.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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