Description
These onion rings deliver a golden, crispy coating with a tender sweet onion center, perfect for gluten-free snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet onions
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- 2 cups gluten-free panko-style breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying (neutral oil with high smoke point such as vegetable, canola, or sunflower)
Instructions
- Peel onions and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Separate into rings.
- In the first bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
- In the second bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk.
- In the third bowl, place breadcrumbs.
- Dredge onion rings in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat in breadcrumbs. Press gently to adhere.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onion rings in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Short-term storage: Keep at room temperature for 1–2 hours. Refrigerate for 2–3 days in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: onion rings, gluten-free, crunchy snack, frying, appetizers