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Onion rings are a type of fast food commonly found in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and other places. Pig Stand restaurants claim credit for inventing the onion ring in the 1920s.[citation needed] However other sources state that the onion ring was developed in 1955, when Sam Quigley began the process of perfecting his recipes for hand cut and hand breaded onion rings and sold a limited number of them out of his Nebraska storefront.[citation needed] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2304 × 1728 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (2304 × 1728 pixel, file size: 1. ... Fast food is food prepared and served quickly at a fast-food restaurant or shop at low cost. ... Binomial name Allium cepa L. Onion in the general sense can be used for any plant in the genus Allium but used without qualifiers usually means Allium cepa, also called the garden onion. ... The 1920s is a decade sometimes referred to as the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties, usually applied to America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Lincoln Largest city Omaha Largest metro area Omaha Area  Ranked 16th  - Total 77,421 sq mi (200,520 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 0. ...


Onion rings are cut onions that are sliced to present a ring profile (after punching out each layer of the disc) which are battered and deep fried.


Variants

  • Tobacco ring - very thin, crisp onion rings named for their color

See also


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The Big Apple: French Fried Onion Rings (998 words)
However other sources state that the onion ring was developed in 1955, when Sam Quigley began the process of perfecting his recipes for hand cut and hand breaded onion rings and sold a limited number of them out of his Nebraska storefront.
Onion rings are cut onions that are sliced to present a ring profile (after punching out each layer of the disc) which are battered and deep fried.
A single glazed onion, with a top-knot of parsley, is a favorite garnish in the onion-loving family; while fried onion rings will be sure of welcome.
Cookbook:Onion Rings - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks (161 words)
Onion rings are a type of fast food commonly found in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and other places.
The rings are made from slices of onion, coated with batter, breadcrumbs, flour, or other cooking substance and deep-fried until golden-brown and served as an appetizer.
Pack fried onion rings loosely, without pressing, into 8" X 4" loaf pan.
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