Vegetarian Vegan Beer Battered Onion Rings

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

4.7

(24)

Vegetarian Vegan Beer Battered Onion Rings

Crispy, golden, and shatteringly light, these beer battered onion rings are the kind of bar-food classic that belongs in every home cook's rotation. The batter comes together with pantry staples — flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder — plus a cold vegan-certified lager that does serious heavy lifting. The carbonation in the beer keeps the coating airy and delicate, while the cornstarch ensures that satisfying crunch that holds up even as you reach for your third ring. Dredging each onion round in dry flour before the wet batter dip is the small but crucial step that makes everything stick and fry evenly. Working in small batches and keeping the oil at a steady 375°F means you get deep golden color without any greasy, soggy disappointment. A finish of flaky sea salt right out of the fryer pulls the whole thing together. Serve them immediately and watch them disappear.

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Ingredients

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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