Step 1

Combine sea salt, pepper, paprika, garlic and sugar. Mix well. Set aside. Separate onions into rings.

Step 2

On your work surface, set 3 large shallow bowls.

Step 3

In the first bowl, combine flour, cornmeal and 1 teaspoon salt mixture. Mix well.

Step 4

In the second bowl, add eggs and water. Whisk to mix.

Step 5

In the third bowl, add panko and 1 teaspoon salt mixture. Mix well.

Step 6

Dredge each ring in flour mixture, then egg mixture.

Step 7

Dip back into flour mixture again, then panko mixture, pressing crumbs onto rings to ensure even coating.

Step 8

Each breaded ring on to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 9

Repeat with remaining onions.

Step 10

Cover loosely. Place in refrigerator to chill 30 minutes.

Step 11

Heat oil to 350°F in a large deep skillet or electric fryer.

Step 12

Fry rings in batches, allowing oil to return to 350°F between batches.

Step 13

Place cooked onions on paper towel-covered baking sheet.

Step 14

Sprinkle with remaining salt mixture, to taste.

Step 15

Serve your Onion Rings like they do at Red Robin -- with Ranch Dressing and Red Robin Campfire Sauce. We have a Link Below for the Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe or you can by it on Amazon (Link also below).