abstract:Onion rings are a form of fast food commonly found in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and some parts of Asia. They generally consist of a cross-sectional "ring" of onion (the circular structure of which lends itself well to this method of preparation) dipped in batter or bread crumbs and then deep fried; a variant is made with onion paste.
Some fast-food chains have long sold bite-sized food like KFC's Popcorn Chicken, White Castle's Chicken Rings (think onion ring-shaped chicken), or Sonic's potato Tots.
Consumer tastes varied by location: they found that a beer-battered onion-ring flavor is popular in California and Ohio, while a churro flavor is a hit in New York.