Easy Onion Rings Recipe - Vegan & Gluten Free Options (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep batter from falling off onion rings? ›

Cornstarch provides a textured surface around the onion ring which allows it to grip and hold on to the batter so that it doesn't slide right off. If also prevents gluten from developing, which yields crispier results.

You don't even need to soak them for an hour

Elsewhere, the L.A. Times Test Kitchen also reported that 15 minutes was fine. "Soaking the onions for 15 minutes or so in cold water will help to soften the flavor, mellowing it out a bit," they wrote.

Onion Rings FAQ

You can BUT you need to make a different batter/coating because otherwise, it would just drip off the onion ring. You can follow this Baked Cauliflower Wings recipe and just use onion rings instead of cauliflower.

Too much batter.

Instead of staying light and crisp, an onion ring with too much batter will retain too much internal moisture, and as soon as it comes out of the oil, the batter starts getting soggy.

Rice flour and cornstarch work particularly well because they fry up crispier than wheat flour. They also absorb less moisture and fat during the frying process, making the products less greasy. This is why rice flour is often used when making tempura because it produces a very thin and crispy, dry crust.

We've often heard the claim that soaking sliced or chopped raw onions in liquid can mellow their harsh taste by drawing out the pungent sulfur compounds known as thiosulfinates that are produced when the onion is cut.

You can get rid of the strong taste by soaking sliced onions in ice water for 20 to 30 minutes or by sprinkling them with an acid such as vinegar. Onions soaked in ice water will get very crisp while those sprinkled with vinegar will soften a bit, but they will lose the strong taste and become sweeter.

Yes. Garlic and onion are plants so they are vegan. There might be some vegans who might not eat onion and garlic, but this is most likely due to personal likes and dislikes. Additionally it also might be due to some religious beliefs and practices which we will discuss later in the article.

For people with a sensitivity, removing garlic and onions from the diet may alleviate gastrointestinal problems. Another reason is that they are believed to overstimulate the mind. Many practitioners who have switched from a standard vegan diet to a Buddhist vegan diet report feeling more calm and serene afterward.

The majority of tater tots are vegan, and we're grateful that Sonic's are. These deep-fried potatoes are soft and pillowy. It goes great with any sauce, but we love it best with tangy ketchup. Or, sprinkle them with a packet of salsa and something sweet to drink, like a Cherry Slush.

What type of onion makes the best onion rings? ›

You can use white or yellow onions to make onion rings. Keep in mind that white onions are generally more pungent than yellow onions. If you are a fan of sweet onions, consider Maui, Vidalia, or Walla Walla onions, which are usually available during the spring and summer.

BEST ONIONS FOR ONION RINGS

If Vidalia onions are unavailable, or out of season, consider using any of these types in your next batch of onion rings: Maui onions. Walla Walla onions. White onions.

You can also use the oven, but avoid microwaving them (they'll end up soggy).

Excess flour will create a thick coating that prevents the egg mixture from latching onto the meat. Therefore, if you want your breading not to fall off from the meat when deep-frying, you must shake off the excess flour before proceeding.

Always dip your chicken in beaten egg before coating

Dipping your chicken in egg helps the breadcrumbs, or whatever coating you use, adhere evenly to the outside of the cutlet. You should start with a thin layer of flour, which gives the egg a better surface to cling to, then the egg, then the coating.

It's all about pan prep

Your goal is to prevent your cake from sticking by creating a barrier between batter and pan (e.g., parchment, nonstick spray, or shortening and flour) prior to adding cake batter.