From Hatch with Love: The Onion Ring Recipe You Didn’t Know You Needed
We talk a lot about Hatch Green Chile, and rightfully so. But there’s another gem grown in this valley that deserves its moment in the skillet: NuMex Sweet Onions.
Earlier this summer, we visited the Adams family farm (yes, that’s Adams with one d). Six generations deep, they’ve been growing onions and chile here in Hatch, New Mexico, long before Fresh Chile was even a seed of an idea. And that day? We were invited into their kitchen. Literally.
The Scene
Scotty's mom, Genevieve Adams, welcomed us with a warm smile and a bowl full of sliced sweet yellow onions. What came next was pure comfort food magic, an onion ring recipe passed down through generations, made from the very onions they pull from the soil each morning.
The Recipe: Genevieve’s Famous Onion Rings
This isn’t a complicated or trendy dish. It’s honest food. Food that brings people together and reminds you why family matters.
Ingredients:
- 4 NuMex Sweet Onions (sliced into ¼ inch rings)
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions:
- Slice your onions and keep the rings whole. Genevieve says if they’re not whole, they’re not onion rings.
- Beat the eggs and mix with milk in one bowl.
- In another bowl, stir together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Dip the rings into the wet mix, then coat in dry mix.
- Fry in hot oil (about 350°F) for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
Feeds 15 to 20 hungry folks. Or just one die-hard onion lover. We won’t judge.
Where It All Comes Together
This recipe pairs perfectly with a Hatch Green Chile Onion Burger. Onion in the patty. Onion rings on the side. Hatch Chile on top. It’s New Mexico in every bite.
Order Your Onions
Want to recreate this at home? We’re now shipping 10lb boxes of Fresh NuMex Sweet Onions straight from Hatch. These are the same onions used in the Adams family recipe. Sweet, crisp, and New Mexico True Certified.
Watch the Full Story
Want to see the full moment with Genevieve and the crew? Watch the full video here:
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If you make these onion rings or use our chile on your burger, tag us and join the #575Challenge. It’s your chance to show off your skills, win prizes, and celebrate the food and families that make New Mexico special.