onion ring
Deep-fried vegetable hoop
An onion ring is a ring-shaped slice of onion coated in batter or breading and deep-fried until crispy.
Served as a side dish or appetizer, often alongside burgers or as bar food: I'll have the onion rings instead of fries.
The plural form is far more common, as they're typically served in quantity.
Cooked submerged in fat
- batteredDamaged by repeated blows
- tempuraJapanese battered fried food
- breadedCoated with crumbs
- golden-brownWarm amber hue
crispy · crunchy · greasy · hot oil · fryer · vegetable oil · fast food · diner
Crushing, grinding noise
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- crackleSharp snapping sounds
- snapSudden sharp sound
flaky · shatter · brittle · light · airy · tender · contrast · coating
Initiator of action
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- side dishSecondary food portion
- pub grubCasual tavern food
- shareablesPortions meant for splitting
bar snack · mozzarella sticks · jalapeño poppers · chicken tenders · loaded fries · nachos · wings · calamari
Appetizing, not sweet
- saltyTasting of brine
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- mildModerate in intensity
rich · umami · seasoned · garlic salt · paprika · cayenne · aromatic · buttery
Forming a closed curve
- roundCurved like circle
- loopCurve closing on itself
- hoopRigid circular frame
- concentricSharing one center
spiral · coiled · stackable · interlocking · tower · pile · tangle · cross-section
Liquid condiment for dunking
- ketchupTomato-based condiment
- ranchLivestock-raising estate
- barbecue sauceTangy condiment for grilled meats
- aioliGarlic-infused emulsified sauce
honey mustard · chipotle mayo · sriracha · fry sauce · tartar sauce · blue cheese · buffalo sauce · sweet chili
deep-fried
Cooked submerged in fat
golden-brown · crispy · crunchy · greasy · hot oil · fryer · vegetable oil · fast food · diner · drive-thru
crunch
Crushing, grinding noise
snap · flaky · shatter · brittle · light · airy · tender · contrast · coating · shell
starter
Initiator of action
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- side dishSecondary food portion
- pub grubCasual tavern food
bar snack · shareables · mozzarella sticks · jalapeño poppers · chicken tenders · loaded fries · nachos · wings · calamari · fried pickles
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
- saltyTasting of brine
- caramelizedBrowned through sugar heating
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
mild · rich · umami · seasoned · garlic salt · paprika · cayenne · aromatic · buttery
circular
Forming a closed curve
concentric · spiral · coiled · stackable · interlocking · tower · pile · tangle · cross-section
dipping sauce
Liquid condiment for dunking
- ketchupTomato-based condiment
- ranchLivestock-raising estate
- barbecue sauceTangy condiment for grilled meats
aioli · honey mustard · chipotle mayo · sriracha · fry sauce · tartar sauce · blue cheese · buffalo sauce · sweet chili · marinara
- golden brown foodspancakes, fries, toast, hash browns, croissants
- ringssilver band, wedding bands, platinum band, wedding band, bridal sets
- alliumsgarlic, leek, shallot, chive, scallion
- Garnishesparsley, mint sprig, lemon wedge, lime wedge, citrus twist
- slicesapple slice, bread slice, cake slice, cheese slice, cucumber slice
- Fry wordspan-fry, deep-fry, stir-fry, shallow fry, French fries
onion ringside salad
Vegetable accompaniment to entrée
crudités · french fry · fries · french fries · steamed broccoli
onion, ring, onions, rings, ringed, ringing, ringer, ringers