Artificial Flavors Free Vegan Beer Battered Onion Rings
Crispy, golden, and shatteringly light, these beer-battered onion rings hit every note you want from a classic bar snack — without a single artificial flavor in sight. The batter comes together from pantry staples like smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cornstarch, so you know exactly what you're eating with every crunchy bite. Cold vegan-certified lager does the heavy lifting here, creating carbonation that makes the coating puff and cling beautifully to each thick-cut ring. Dredging in plain flour before the batter dip is the small but crucial step that keeps everything locked on through the fry. Because the seasoning is built entirely from real spices and the beer itself, there's no need for flavor packets or pre-made mixes that often sneak in synthetic additives. Finished with a pinch of flaky sea salt straight out of the oil, these are best eaten immediately — which, honestly, won't be a problem.
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4 servings
For the onion rings
- 2 large yellow onions
For the batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 ¼ cups vegan-certified lager or pale ale, cold
For frying
- neutral oil, for frying (about 4 cups)
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Peel the onions and slice them crosswise into rounds about 3/4-inch thick. Separate the rounds into individual rings and spread them on a sheet pan lined with paper towels. Pat dry.
- 2
Pour the neutral oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to a depth of about 3 inches. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 375°F (190°C) on a deep-fry thermometer.
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