Gluten-Free Onion Rings

Ingredients

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• 2 large yellow onions
• 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend Shop
• 1 tsp paprika Shop
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder Shop
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (like almond or soy) Shop
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar Shop
• 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. 1 Prepare the onions by peeling them and slicing them into 1/4-inch thick rings. Gently separate the rings and set them aside in a bowl.
2. 2 In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This forms your dry coating.
3. 3 In a separate shallow bowl or dish, combine the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes to curdle slightly, creating a buttermilk-like consistency.
4. 4 Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the temperature by dropping a tiny bit of batter; it should sizzle immediately.
5. 5 Working in batches, dip each onion ring first into the plant-based milk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge it thoroughly in the seasoned gluten-free flour blend, ensuring it's fully coated. Place the coated rings on a wire rack while you prepare the next batch.
6. 6 Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are a deep golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and place them on a clean wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain.
7. 7 Repeat the frying process with the remaining onion rings. Serve these hot, crispy gluten-free onion rings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

Tips & Notes

• Soak the separated onion rings in ice water for 15 minutes and dry them well. They fry up crisper and taste less sharp.
• For a coating that stays on, dip twice: milk mixture, flour, milk mixture, flour. Let the rings rest on a rack for 5 minutes before frying.
• Let the oil return to 350°F between batches. Onion rings dropped into cooler oil turn greasy and the coating slides off.

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