Low Sodium Vegan Onion Rings

Total time50 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the onion rings

2 large yellow onions
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For the batter

1 cup plant-based milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

For the coating

2 cups panko breadcrumbs
Chef's tip
Regular bread crumbs are finer and less crunchy than panko. Use the same amount; coatings and toppings will be a bit denser and less crisp.
½ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For frying

4 cups neutral oil, for frying (such as canola oil or vegetable oil)

For serving

flaky salt, for serving (optional)
Ingredient note
Limit or remove salt from this recipe if possible.

Instructions

1
Slice the onions crosswise into 3/4-inch rings and separate them into individual rings. Discard the very small inner rings or save for another use. Set aside on a paper-towel-lined plate.
2
Stir together the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in a large shallow bowl and let stand for 5 minutes until slightly curdled. Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, if using, until a smooth, thick batter forms — it should coat a spoon and fall off in a slow ribbon.

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