Onion rings first made their appearance in an ad for Crisco in aĀ New York TimesĀ magazine that was published in 1933. The advertisement included a recipe for onions that are sliced, dipped in milk, dredged in flour, and then deep-fried.
Many restaurants claim to have invented this yummy snack. However, the exact origin of these rings remains unknown. We have two words to whoever invented the onion ring: THANK YOU!
TheĀ United States is responsible for producing more than two million metric tons of onions each year!
Speaking of America, Americans canāt get enough of these delicious eats and consume 20 pounds of these deep-fried rings per person annually.
There are countless ways to enjoy these classic rings. Many people love dipping them in fry sauce or ketchup, while others opt for yogurt, sour cream, or a cheese-based sauce.
Onion rings arenāt just sides for hamburgersāthey pair well with beef, chicken, and fish dishes. Many of us also donāt mind eating them alone!
June 22nd is a day that is dedicated to onion rings each year, so mark your calendars! You should be celebrating with some hand-breaded onion rings!
There are many takes on onion rings nowadays, including Funyuns, fried onions, the blooming onion, and more!
According to theĀ Guinness Book of World Records, the largest onion ever grown was grown by V. Throup in Silsden, England, weighing in at a whopping 10 pounds and 14 ounces. Just think of all the onion rings that thing could have made!
