Recipe: The Crispiest Gluten Free Onion Rings

January 6, 2025

Let's be honest, going gluten-free can feel like a culinary tragedy sometimes. Say goodbye to crispy, golden onion rings, right? (We miss you Red Robin!) 

This recipe is here to prove that delicious, gluten-free onion rings are NOT a myth. They're real, they're spectacular, and they'll make you question why you ever settled for those limp, sad excuses for onion rings in the first place. I like to make the sauce first, that way it has time to chill while I fry the onion rings.

Gluten-Free Onion Rings

Ingredients:

• 1-2 large onions

• Large bowl of ice water

• 1 cup gluten-free flour

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1-2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. Slice in to rings, separate and drop into bowl of ice water while you prepare your batter and oil. 

2. Prepare the batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cornstarch, onion powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

3. Drain the onions: drain the ice water and pat the rings dry with paper towel. 

4. Dip the onions: Dip each onion ring in the beaten eggs, then coat in the flour mixture. Repeat this process TWICE for each ring.

5. Fry the onion rings: Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the onion rings to the hot oil, being careful not to over crowd the pot, and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

6. Drain and serve: Remove the onion rings from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

For the Camp Fire Sauce:

Ingredients:

• ⅔ cup mayonnaise

• ⅓ cup hickory BBQ Sauce

• 1 teaspoon brown mustard

• ½ teaspoon honey

• ½ teaspoon chipotle powder

• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions:

1. Combine: In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth and well combined.

2. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. This will enhance the overall taste.