Gluten Free Onion Rings

It's been years since I've had onion rings, and lately I've been thinking I'd like to make some. After doing some searching, I found a recipe here that looked pretty straightforward and simple. I did have to change some of the spices, but I think the result tasted great. Though I did remember part of the reason why I haven't had onion rings in so long (aside from the whole gluten free thing). All the oil in fried foods doesn't agree with my stomach :(

This recipe makes onion rings that are coated in a nice, light tempura-like batter. Yum!

Gluten Free Onion Rings

adapted from anaseidel.com

1 cup rice flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

1- 1 1/2 cups water

1 large vidalia (sweet) onion, peeled and cut in thick rings, then separated

Mix the dry ingredients, then add 1 cup of water. Mix and add more water if needed. (I used 1 1/4 cups of water) Batter should be on the thin side. 

Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.

Heat some oil in a pot over medium heat.

After the batter has rested for 5 minutes, place some onion rings in the batter and turn them over to coat them.

Let the excess batter drip off (I used a fork), then carefully place in hot oil.

Turn once to allow even browning, then remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Repeat with remaining onion pieces and batter.

Enjoy!

I served the onion rings with ranch burgers (recipe tomorrow!) and grilled veggies. Yum!

Gluten Free Onion Rings

adapted from anaseidel.com

1 cup rice flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

1- 1 1/2 cups water

1 large vidalia (sweet) onion, peeled and cut in thick rings, then separated

1. Mix the dry ingredients, then add 1 cup of water. Mix and add more water if needed. (I used 1 1/4 cups of water) Batter should be on the thin side. 

2. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.

3. Heat some oil in a pot over medium heat.

4. After the batter has rested for 5 minutes, place some onion rings in the batter and turn them over to coat them.

5. Let the excess batter drip off (I used a fork), then carefully place in hot oil.

6. Turn once to allow even browning, then remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

7. Repeat with remaining onion pieces and batter.

8. Enjoy!

This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, egg free, corn free, peanut free, nut free, coconut free, soy free (depending on the type of oil you use to fry the onion rings- be sure to check the label), and {of course} free of tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, sorghum, tapioca, and shellfish. Always check labels before using to make sure the ingredients and/or manufacturing conditions haven't been changed.