These Vegan Crispy Onion Rings mix the sweetness of onions with a crunchy outside to create a tasty and addictive appetizer. Everyone will love these onion rings, which are made with plant-based items. We will prepare these rings with all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and spices. You can make onion rings that are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside by using the proper coating techniques and frying method. We can savor these Vegan Crispy Onion Rings as a snack while watching a movie or at a party. Every diet follower can savor the crispy, salty, and flavorful onion rings.
Let’s follow the easiest recipe directions to create these rings (discussed below).
STATS
- Course: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Total Time: Twenty minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
- Method: Frying
EQUIPMENT
- One knife
- 1 bowl
- One spoon
- Nonstick big-sized pan
- One small dish
- Airtight jar
INGREDIENTS
For The Onion Rings
- Two large yellow onions
- All-purpose flour 1 cup
- Cornstarch 2 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp, or add to taste
- One-fourth tsp of paprika powder
- Black pepper 1/8 tsp
- Vegan-friendly sparkling water 1 cup
- Neutral oil, for frying
For Sriracha Mayo
- Vegan-friendly light mayonnaise 1/4 cup
- Two tbsps of sriracha
INSTRUCTIONS
- First, we will remove the outer layer of onions. With a knife, cut them into half-inch rings.
- Next, add black pepper, cornstarch, salt, all-purpose flour, and paprika powder to a bowl.
- Now, mix all dry items. Then, add sparkling water to the mixture.
- Again, stir all components with a spoon until a fine batter is formed.
- You can add more flour or cornstarch after making the batter. Put it aside.
- Next, pour the neutral oil into a nonstick big pan.
- Then, warm the oil until bubbles appear.
- After that, shift the onion rings in the flour and cornstarch batter.
- Coat each onion ring with the batter with your hands or a spoon.
- After coating, place the coated onion rings in the warm oil.
- Cook the rings for 3 to 5 minutes or until a crispy texture is created.
- After cooking, shift the onions onto tissue paper to drain the extra oil.
- Garnish with more salt and serve with vegan ranch sauce or low-point homemade ketchup.
Preparation of Sriracha Mayo Sauce
- Add sriracha and vegan mayo to a small dish.
- Next, stir both ingredients with a spoon.
- The tasty and spicy vegan sriracha sauce is ready.
- You can also include more sriracha if needed.
- Shift the sauce to a covered, airtight jar and refrigerate it.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy the crispy onion rings with spicy honey mustard or vegan ranch dressing.
- Incorporate onion rings in the veggie burgers or the BBQ tempeh sandwich.
- Serve it with sweet potato fries or simple rainbow coleslaw.
- Lentil loaf sandwich, spicy tofu wrap, or tempeh Reuben pairs well with these onion rings.
- Accompany it with vegan cobb salad or BBQ tofu salad.
- Pair the fried onions with vegan soda or fresh lemonade.
TIPS
- Choose fresh and top-quality onions.
- After slicing, gently separate the rings.
- Utilize fresh oil to fry the onion rings. Old or used oil can impart off-flavors to your onion rings.
- Try these rings with different coating items such as breadcrumbs, corn flour, or crushed cornflakes.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Save the remaining fried onion rings in a closed dish and refrigerate them for 4 to 6 days.
Freezer:
- Store the onion rings in a covered dish and freeze them for seventy to ninety days.
Rewarming:
- You can utilize an air fryer or oven to rewarm the chilled onion rings. Bake for approximately ten minutes or until thoroughly cooked. You can also heat in an air fryer for about six minutes at 175 degrees Celsius.
FAQs
What kind of onions are best to use?
- Yellow or white onions are frequently utilized. But sweet onions like Vidalia can also taste good. Red onions are also a good option to prepare these onion rings.
How thick should the slices of onion be?
- Onion rings are often made by slicing them into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
Which spices can be added to the batter?
- You can add seasonings and spices such as pepper, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper, oregano, nutritional yeast, and onion powder.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Total servings 4
Calories 162 kcal
Total Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 14 g
Protein 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 3 g
Iron 0.3 mg
Potassium 139 mg
