"Everyone loves a boxed baking hack, be it cake mix cookies, crescent roll dumplings, or instant pudding pie. Even pancake mix can be a versatile tool, and it can go far beyond the usual breakfast items that might spring to mind. In fact, you can even use it to make surprisingly tasty onion rings, and the cooking process couldn't be easier."
"The slight sweetness of the pancake batter works perfectly with a sharp white onion, and the leavening helps create a light, perfectly crisp coating when fried. People who have tried the hack have even compared the onion rings to the ones at their favorite fast food restaurants or the carnival-style ones served at seashores. Any pancake mix works, but the cheap store-bought one you may have grown up on might be best."
Pancake mix creates a sweet, airy batter that fries into light, crisp onion rings. The batter’s slight sweetness complements sharp white onions, and the leavening yields a perfectly crisp coating. Any pancake mix can be used, though inexpensive store-bought mixes like Bisquick are often recommended for convenience and reliability. Only onions and a mild frying oil are required; sweet onions like Walla Walla, Maui, or Vidalia, or Spanish onions, provide the best flavor. Slice onions at least 1/4 inch thick for larger rings, and optionally coat with cornbread mix for extra crunch. Use canola or vegetable oil and heat to at least 350°F, with enough oil to fully submerge the rings.
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