CopyCat Hooters Onion Rings

Ingredients

1 large onion, sliced into rings
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

In a bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Dip each onion ring into the buttermilk, then coat in the flour mixture. Repeat for all onion rings.

In another bowl, pour the panko breadcrumbs. Dip each onion ring into the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or pot until it reaches 375°F. Fry the onion rings in batches until golden brown.

Drain the onion rings on paper towels, and serve hot.