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National Onion Ring Day

Food · June 22

A food day for onion rings: sweet onion slices in a crisp coat of batter or breadcrumbs, fried golden and eaten hot.

National Onion Ring Day falls on Tuesday, June 22, 2027. That is 238 days away.

Onion rings start as a plain onion, sliced crosswise so the layers fall apart into loops. Each loop gets dipped in batter or rolled in breadcrumbs, then fried until the outside turns golden and crisp.

The inside matters as much as the crust. Heat softens the onion and brings out its sweetness, so a good ring is crunchy on the outside and tender within. The classic disappointment is the first bite that pulls the whole onion out of its shell, leaving an empty tube of batter behind. Thinner slices and a coating that clings well help prevent it.

Styles vary. Beer batter makes a puffy, lacy shell. Breadcrumbs give a tighter, crunchier coat. Some places stack thick rings into a tower, while others serve a tangle of thin, crisp strings. They show up beside burgers, at diners and fair stands, and in home kitchens where someone has decided the fries can sit this one out.

Marking the day is mostly a matter of eating some. People order a basket to share, compare favorite local spots, or try making a batch at home. Dips are part of the fun: ketchup, ranch, spicy mayo, or a tangy sauce.

Sweet onion varieties are a common choice for rings because their mild flavor turns mellow and almost sugary in the fryer.

Ways to celebrate

• Order a basket of onion rings and share it with friends.
• Try making beer-battered rings at home with a sweet onion.
• Compare breadcrumb and batter coatings side by side.
• Set out three dips and vote on the best pairing.
• Ask friends for their favorite local spot for onion rings.

Dates

All national days on June 22

Also on June 22

• National Chocolate Eclair Day
• National Kissing Day
• National Limoncello Day

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