Recipe: Oven-Fried Onion Rings (using Parmesan and bread crumbs)

OVEN-FRIED ONION RINGS

"This variation on a favorite snack food is much lower in calories and fat than the traditional, deep-fried version."

1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 large onions
4 egg whites
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup dry white bread crumbs
Salt and pepper

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil rimmed baking sheet.

Cut onions into 1/2-inch-thick slices, and separate into rings.

In shallow bowl, mix lightly beaten egg whites and oil.

In another shallow bowl, spread cheese.

In third bowl, sprinkle crumbs.

One by one, dip rings into egg whites, then into cheese, and finally into bread crumbs.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning with tongs several times, until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; serve at once.

Makes 4 servings
Adapted from source: New York Times Syndicate