Gluten-Free Onion Ring Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour ((5 ounces; 142 grams))
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional, see note
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup milk, plus more as needed ((6 ounces; 170 grams))
• 1 large egg
• Canola Oil
• 1/2 cup cornstarch ((2 ounces; 56 grams))
• 2 medium yellow onions or 1 large sweet, vidalia or Walla Walla onion, cut into 1/2 inch rings
• salt, for seasoning

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the Batter. Whisk together gluten-free flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add milk and egg. Mix until a batter forms. It should be as thick as pancake batter. If it’s too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time. (For a thin onion ring coating, add 1/4 cup additional milk).

2. 2

   Heat the Oil. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat about one inch of oil to 375°F. Don't fill your pot more than ⅓ full.

3. 3

   Prepare the plate.: Line a large plate or baking sheet with paper towels. This is where you will set the onion rings after you fry them.

4. 4

   Coat the rings.: Coat and Fry the Rings: Place the cornstarch onto a plate or in a bowl. Coat the onion rings in cornstarch. Then dip the rings, one at a time, into the batter. Allow most of the batter to drip off the onion slice.

5. 5

   Fry the rings in hot oil.: Immediately after coating, carefully place the onion ring into the hot oil. Batter and fry about three or four rings at time. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn the rings over once so they brown on each side.

6. 6

   Drain and season with salt.: Remove the rings from the hot oil with a metal strainer or tongs. Place them onto the paper towel lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.

7. 7

   Repeat with remaining batter.: Repeat until the onions are done. Be sure to monitor the oil temperature throughout the frying process.

8. 8

   Keep the rings warm.: To Keep the onion rings warm: Place them into a 200℉ on a baking sheet while you fry the rest of the rings.