Discover the ultimate snack with Crispy Chicharon Onion Rings! Baked, crunchy, and loaded with Filipino-inspired flavors. Easy to make in just 20 minutes.
Looking for a snack that’s crispy, crunchy, and packed with bold flavors? I got you covered with these Crispy Chicharon Onion Rings that are the flavor bomb treat! Imagine golden-baked onion rings coated in a crunchy layer of crushed chicharon pork rinds. MMM, right?
I was at my mother’s house and was craving onion rings cause I’m a bit tired of having chayote fries! I tend to get bored of having the same food more than 3 times. LoL
So I looked inside her pantry and there were NO panko crumbs or bread crumbs. Ahh! But guess what was in there?!? A bag of Chicharons and Shrimp chips.
I bet almost all Filipino household will have Chicharons or Shrimp chips for their sodium snack craving…Right?! And then it happened… Just bake these instead of deep frying them. Less oil to waste!
I also experiemented with Chayote Squash and turned them into Chayote Fries. They’re also dusted with chicharon crumbles too! It’s so popular on my blog right now.
I’m sure some food blogger might have thought of this idea already and much props to you! But here is my version:
THE BREAKDOWN
These ingredients will bring out the iconic Filipino flavors into this beloved snack. It’s alot healthier to bake them than fry them!
- Small yellow onion – Provides a sweet flavor.
- Chicharons (crushed or crumbled) – Brings out the rich and savory taste.
- Shrimp Chips (optional)
- Cage Free Eggs
- All Purpose Flour
- Cayenne Pepper – For that kick of spice!
- Cooking Spray (EVOO)
HOW TO BAKE CHICHARON ONION RINGS
Open the bag of chicharons so the air can let out then start punching the bag but clinch the open part so crumbs wont fly off! Transfer to a bowl and set aside. (Optional: smash the shrimp chips for additional flavoring)
Crack and scramble your eggs in another bowl
Slice your onions about ¾- 1″ thick and separate the rings
In another bowl dump your flour and cayenne pepper. Coat your rings evenly, then in another bowl dip your rings in the egg mixture. Then in another bowl coat with the crushed chicharons. Keep repeating until all your rings have been coated
Line baking sheet parchment paper. Place your onion rings on them spread apart without overlapping. Then spray your onion rings with cooking spray on one side and flip them over and spray again so they can turn out crunchyLicious
Bake for 10 mins then flip them over and bake for another 10 mins.
Once you take them out. Just eat them and enjoy TooTz!
SERVE THESE ONION RINGS WITH
Crispy Chicharon Onion Rings
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion
- ½ bag of Chicharon (crushed/crumbled)
- 2 whole Cage Free Eggs
- ½ cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Cooking Spray (EVOO)
- ½ bag Shrimp Chips (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven at 400 degrees.
- Slice your onions about ¾- 1″ thick and separate the rings. Set aside.
- Open the bag of chicharons so the air can come out. Start crumbling the chicharons that are inside bag but clinch the open part so crumbs won't fly off! Transfer to a bowl and set aside. (Optional: smash the shrimp chips the same way for additional flavoring)
- Crack and scramble your eggs in another bowl.
- In another bowl mix together the flour and cayenne pepper. Coat your sliced onions evenly, then in another bowl dip your rings in the egg mixture. Then in another bowl coat with the crushed chicharons. Keep repeating the process until all your rings have been coated
- Line baking sheet parchment paper. Place your onion rings on the baking sheet and spread the rings apart without overlapping. Spray your onion rings with cooking spray on one side and flip them over and spray the other side so the rings are coated.
- Bake for 10 mins then flip them over and bake for another 10 mins.
- Let the onion rings cool on a rack. Enjoy and devour TOOTz!
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This post was originally published on April 27, 2016. Images and info were updated.
Angela Campos
Wow! this recipe turned out so good!! I loved using the chicharons for breading…great idea and they turned out so crispy!!
Janie | EATernally Yours
Glad you tried this! Yeah the pork rinds are top notch!
Cara
Nice flavor and texture on these! Also like that they’re baked not fried for less mess
Janie | EATernally Yours
Thanks Cara. Glad you liked them baked!
Molly Kumar
These look sooooooo delicious!!! I literally wanted to grab them from the screen – the use of shrimp chips would make it so much more flavorful & crispy. Will try making them soon.
Janie | EATernally Yours
The added shrimp chips were a huge flavor difference!
Michelle
Delicious onion rings! Super crunchy and good flavor. I used about half of the cayenne pepper but otherwise followed it exactly.
Janie | EATernally Yours
Nice! I like them with a spicy kick too.
Ana
These crispy chicharon onion rings are the ultimate crunchy snack that hits just the right note of savory. Honestly, they’re addictive—once you start munching, you can’t stop!
Janie | EATernally Yours
You got that right Ana! Thanks =)
Beth
I LOVE the idea of onion rings coated with pork skins. That sounds so good!
Janie | EATernally Yours
Thanks Beth! I knew you would notice!
Leigh Suznovich
These look so yummy! Simple too, can’t wait to try them for a snack.
Jena Leigh
Thankies! Hope you like them. Let me know😊
Leigh Suznovich
These look so good. The ingredients are simple too, so I will definitely be whipping these up for a snack.
Jena Leigh
Awesome! They are different and a substitute from breadcrumbs!
takawtrip
love the idea! sarap with a below zero bottle of san mig light! :p
– Iya
naughtykitchenx
Haha thanks Iya, definitely cheers to that!