OK, it might just be another forgetful food holiday that comes and goes without much excitement. But let’s be honest, these golden, crispy, melt-in-your-mouth rings of joy sometimes don’t get the credit they deserve.
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A juicy burger’s best friend and a vehicle for delicious chipotle or ranch sauce — onion rings are pretty important, and Dayton has some of the best.
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Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
So to help you celebrate this year, we asked around to see where Daytonians are going to get their onion ring fix. Here are some popular faves:
PERFECTLY BALANCED BATTER
These onion rings sizzle in a flavorful batter that leaves them perfectly fried. And word on the street is, they’re BIG.
HOMEMADE ONION RINGS
These fresh-cut, hand-battered rings are served with homemade ranch and Cajun dipping sauce. Yum!
LEANING TOWER OF ONIONS
These juicy, thick-cut onion rings are piled high and waiting to be dunked in savory southwest chipotle sauce. Try NOT finishing the whole stack before your food comes.
BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS
Oh, the batter! Dunked in beer batter then fried to a golden crisp, these thick-cut onion rings are served with a side of southwestern ranch dressing.
SKINNY AND DEEP-FRIED
This Food Network recognized steakhouse has deep-fried onion rings that you won’t be forgetting after your first bite. A generous portion of these skinny rings packs a lot of flavor into each bite.
Tell us about your favorite onion rings. Send us an email with your top picks at contact@dayton.com.
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