Lactose Free Vegan Beer Battered Onion Rings
Crispy, golden, and shatteringly light, these beer battered onion rings are the kind of bar-food classic that's almost impossible to resist straight off the rack. The batter comes together with pantry staples — flour, cornstarch, and a handful of bold spices like smoked paprika and garlic powder — plus a cold vegan lager that does serious heavy lifting. The carbonation in the beer keeps the coating airy and delicate, while the cornstarch ensures that satisfying crunch you want in every bite. Because the recipe relies entirely on plant-based ingredients with no dairy anywhere in the mix, it's naturally free of lactose without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Dredging each ring in dry flour before the batter dip is the small step that makes a big difference, helping everything cling and fry up evenly. A finish of flaky sea salt right out of the oil takes them from great to genuinely craveable. Serve them immediately while the batter is still crackling — they won't last long anyway.
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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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