Low-Fat Oven Fried Onion Rings

non-stick spray coating

1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons margarine -- melted

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper -- optional

2 medium yellow onions -- sliced 1/4" thick

2 egg whites -- slightly beaten

Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick coating. In a small mixing bowl stir together the bread crumbs, melted margarine, salt and red pepper. Spread crumb mixture on a sheet of waxed paper.

Separate onion slices into rings. Using a fork, dip the onion rings in the egg whites, then in the bread crumbs. Arrange the coated onion rings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake at 450° F. for 12 to 15 minutes or until the onions are tender and the coating is crisp and golden.