Gelatin Free Vegan Beer Battered Onion Rings
Crispy, golden, and shatteringly light, these beer battered onion rings are the kind of bar-food classic that feels almost too good to be true when you make them at home. The batter comes together with pantry staples — flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder — and a cold vegan-certified lager that does serious heavy lifting. The carbonation in the beer creates a batter that puffs and crisps beautifully in the hot oil, giving you that satisfying crunch without any animal-derived ingredients or hidden additives to worry about. Because every component here is straightforwardly plant-based and free of any gelling agents, this is a genuinely clean recipe that doesn't require label-scrutinizing at the store. Dredging each ring in dry flour before the batter dip is the small but crucial step that keeps everything locked on tight through the fry. A finish of flaky sea salt right out of the oil is optional but honestly non-negotiable. Serve them immediately while the coating is still crackling and watch them disappear.
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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
Ingredient noteSome brands use animal-derived fining agents like gelatin during production. Look for bottles labeled vegan or check a resource like Barnivore.com.
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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