Cheddar's Kitchen • Appetizers
Hand-Battered Onion Rings
Thick-cut onions hand-battered and fried golden, served with ranch
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Hand-Battered Onion Rings
The Hand-Battered Onion Rings is thick-cut onions hand-battered and fried golden, served with ranch It comes in at 720 calories with 10g of protein, and is priced at $8.99 in the Appetizers section of the Cheddar's Kitchen menu — about 1.25 cents per 100 calories. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 165 locations known for Monte Cristo Sandwich, Baby Back Ribs (Full), Chicken Tender Salad. Our Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Hand-Battered Onion Rings compares to similar Cheddar's Kitchen items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders (Appetizer) | $9.99 | 540 | 1.85 |
| Southwest Egg Rolls | $10.49 | 680 | 1.54 |
| Loaded Potato Skins | $9.49 | 680 | 1.40 |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | $10.49 | 840 | 1.25 |
| Hand-Battered Onion Rings (this item) | $8.99 | 720 | 1.25 |
Average price in the Appetizers section: $9.57. This item is below the section average.
How the Hand-Battered Onion Rings compares at other chains
Compare the Hand-Battered Onion Rings across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Cheddar's Kitchen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar's Kitchen | Hand-Battered Onion Rings | $8.99 | — |
| Applebee's | French Onion Soup | $7.49 | $1.50 more |
| Arby's | Onion Rings (8-piece) | $3.49 | $5.50 more |
| Auntie Anne's | Sour Cream & Onion Pretzel | $5.29 | $3.70 more |
| Burger King | Onion Rings (12-piece) | $3.49 | $5.50 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Cheddar's Kitchen secret menu items
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Monte Cristo filling wrapped in an egg roll wrapper and fried crispy — served with raspberry jam
How to order: Ask if they can make the Monte Cristo filling as fried egg rolls. Not available at all locations.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: V.
View the official Cheddar's Kitchenallergen & nutrition guide
Is the Hand-Battered Onion Rings good value at Cheddar's Kitchen?
At $8.99, the Hand-Battered Onion Rings costs about 1.25 cents per 100 calories against a $9.57 average in the Appetizers section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Cheddar's Kitchen sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Hand-Battered Onion Rings at Cheddar's Kitchen
The Hand-Battered Onion Rings is available at Cheddar's Kitchen locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Cheddar's Kitchen app or third-party services. Order through the official Cheddar's Kitchen ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Cheddar's Kitchen menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Hand-Battered Onion Rings
- 1At 720 calories, this is one of the higher-calorie items on the menu — plan portions accordingly.
- 2Check current Cheddar's Kitchen deals — Cheddar’s Lunch Combos — Starting at $9.99.
- 3Prices have trended +4.0% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Hand-Battered Onion Rings prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Cheddar's Kitchen national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $14.55 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Monte Cristo Sandwich)
- Los Angeles: $14.05 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Monte Cristo Sandwich)
- Chicago: $13.25 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Monte Cristo Sandwich)
- Houston: $12.45 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Monte Cristo Sandwich)
- Atlanta: $12.75 (Estimated — on par with national average — Monte Cristo Sandwich)
- Columbus: $12.20 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Monte Cristo Sandwich)
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About Cheddar's Kitchen
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 165 locations known for Monte Cristo Sandwich, Baby Back Ribs (Full), Chicken Tender Salad. Our Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including appetizers, burgers & sandwiches, chicken & seafood, steaks & ribs. Current deals include Cheddar’s Lunch Combos — Starting at $9.99.
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