Vegan Crispy Fried Onion Strings

Get ready to crunch your way to plant-based perfection with these irresistible Vegan Crispy Fried Onion Strings! Featuring thinly sliced yellow onions coated in a flavorful blend of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and cornmeal, seasoned with garlic powder, smoky paprika, and black pepper, this recipe delivers a mouthwatering balance of crispiness and bold flavor. A quick dip in a creamy vegan buttermilk made from almond milk and apple cider vinegar ensures these onion strings are tender on the inside and golden-brown on the outside. Perfect as a standalone snack, a party appetizer, or a crispy topping for salads, burgers, and casseroles, these onion strings are fried to perfection in just minutes. Whip up this easy, crowd-pleasing recipe in under 40 minutes and add a satisfying crunch to your next vegan feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large yellow onions
• 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 0.25 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

Peel the onions and slice them into thin rings, about 1/8 inch thick. Separate the rings and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to curdle slightly and create a vegan buttermilk substitute.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. The oil should be about 350°F (175°C) for optimal frying.

Step 5

Dip the onion rings into the almond milk mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow the excess to drip off.

Step 6

Dredge the onion rings in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating to the onions. Shake off any excess flour.

Step 7

Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry each batch for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning once during cooking.

Step 8

Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the onion strings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat with remaining onion rings and serve immediately, enjoying them as a snack or as a topping for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1386.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5013.6

Total Fat 481.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2607.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 23.0g	0%

Vitamin D 131.8IU	0%
Calcium 754.2mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 959.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.1%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 15.1%