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Alexia Onion Rings, Crispy
Frozen Foods
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Alexia Onion Rings, Crispy

Alexia
13.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
4g
Protein
3g
Sugars
360mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Alexia Onion Rings, Crispy, is the kind of frozen side that catches your eye in the supermarket freezer aisle, shelved alongside frozen french fries, tater tots, and party appetizers. Packaged in a brightly designed box with appetizing photos of golden rings, it sits near other convenience frozen sides targeted at families and casual entertainers. Shoppers pull it for weekend gatherings, last-minute game-day spreads, kid-friendly dinners, or when they want a crunchy side without the work of frying from scratch. The brand leans into an upscale frozen-food sensibility — positioning itself as a more gourmet or 'restaurant style' option than generic store brands — appealing to busy parents, millennials who value convenience plus perceived quality, and anyone who wants indulgent comfort food at home. Label characteristics often include gentle health halos like “made with sea salt” or naming of oils (expeller-pressed canola oil) and simple-sounding ingredients, even though there’s no organic certification listed on the ingredient line provided. The product is a pre-breaded, pre-cooked frozen item — industrially processed and intended to be reheated in an oven or air fryer — so it’s a convenience food rather than a whole fresh produce item. Sensory experience: hot-from-the-oven rings deliver a crisp, crackly breading that gives way to sweet, soft-cooked onion; the texture balance is the main attraction. Rituals around it include dunking in ketchup, ranch, or barbecue sauce and serving alongside burgers, sandwiches, or as finger-food for parties. The packaging and imagery emphasize ease, shareability, and indulgent crunch in an everyday American grocery context.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium360mg16%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Onions,, Wheat, Flour,, Expeller, Pressed, Canola, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Cane, Sugar,, Sea, Salt,, Onion, Powder,, Dried, Yeast,, Garlic, Powder,, Yeast,, Guar, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an ultra-processed food (NOVA 4): it is a pre-prepared frozen product with refined flours, added sugar, processed starch, added gums (guar gum), and industrial processing methods rather than minimally processed ingredients.

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Common Questions about Alexia Onion Rings, Crispy

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! The crispy onion rings clock in at 230 calories per serving, which isn’t too shabby for a snack. They do have some added sugars and sodium, so if you’re keeping an eye on those, it’s worth considering how they fit into your overall diet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

comfortingindulgentconvenient
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