Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Onion Rings w/ Sriracha Mayo Recipe

Take a common appetizer favorite to an all-new snacking level by pairing it with even more incredible flavors. Wrapping onions in smoked bacon allows you to make a heartier appetizer for your next get-together or big game. Pair them with a sriracha mayo dipping sauce for a spicy, tangy dip and an even more flavorful snack.

When preparing these onion rings, sweet onions provide the best flavor. This recipe calls for minimal ingredients and needs minimal prep time; it only takes about 15 minutes to put these onion rings together. However, they have to grill for over an hour, so make sure to plan ahead.

Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Onion Rings w/ Sriracha Mayo Recipe

Ingredients:

Note: This recipe makes 4 servings.

• 1 Pack of Bacon
• 4 or 5 Sweet Onions
• 1/2 Cup of Sriracha Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons of Mayonaise
• 1 Teaspoon of Lime Juice
• 2 Tablespoons of Black Pepper

How to make Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Onion Rings 

1) Slice each of the onions into half-inch-thick rings. Remove each of the inner pieces and discard. It’s best to keep one or two rings intact to make sure each of your rings are complete and solid for the best cooking. You don’t want them to fall apart on the grill. Aim to have at least 12 onion rings.

2) Brush each of the onion rings with Sriracha sauce to help the bacon stick to each ring. You can substitute this sauce for another sauce (HuffPost) of your preference, although Sriracha has a thick consistency, which allows it to stick to the onion rings better and makes a better “glue” for the bacon strips.

3) Wrap each onion ring with bacon, continuing with a new piece as each one finishes. It generally takes about three pieces to completely cover one onion ring. Once complete, pierce each ring through the middle with a toothpick to make sure the bacon stays secure.

4) Sprinkle the onion rings with black pepper. Cover each onion ring generously with smoke.

5) The cooking of these onion rings depends on what type of grill you are using. If you are using a charcoal grill, cook with indirect heat by applying smoke wood on top of the coals. They should grill for approximately 90 minutes at 250-350 degrees. If you are using an electric smoker, says Civilized Health, load the grate with all of your onion rings. Allow them to smoke for approximately 90 minutes at 280 degrees. You can also opt to bake these onion rings in the oven. If so, place the onion rings on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees.

6) The onion rings are done once the meat is cooked thoroughly. The longer they are allowed to cook, the more tender the onion rings will be. Make sure not to undercut the cooking to avoid a crunchy onion ring, although you also don’t want to overcook the bacon. To remove the onion rings without disrupting your rings, grab each toothpick using a set of tongs and set rings aside. You can also stack the onion rings for an even more impressive display.

Preparing the Sriracha Mayo

In a separate bowl, combine the sriracha sauce with mayonnaise. Then, add the lime juice and mix them well altogether.

Serving

Serve the onion rings while still warm, with the dipping sauce on the side. Consider adding alternate dipping sauces for your friends and family that do not enjoy spicy foods. These are also just as good served plain without any dip at all.

On another note, consider saving your extra Sriracha mayo to add to your hamburgers for another spicy addition to your tailgating fun.

Author Bio

Kendrick is a father of two boys, living in Kansas. He loves football, outdoor activities, and food. He is a huge outdoor cooking enthusiast, who loves to try new things and share his experiences and knowledge with everyone at FuriousGrill.