Faithfully Gluten Free

Creating Delicious Gluten Free Recipes since 2008.

Image Map
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • home2
  • Baking FAQ
    • How To
    • Substitutions
    • Food Facts
  • Contact Me
    • Meet Jeanine
    • Send me a message
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Guest Posts & Interviews
You are here: Home / Appetizer Recipes / Crispy Gluten Free Onion Rings

Crispy Gluten Free Onion Rings

February 23, 2018 By Jeanine Friesen 40 Comments

  • Share on Facebook
  • Tweet about it
  • Email

These Crispy Gluten Free Onion Rings are better than any take-out I’ve ever had, even before having to eat gluten free.

These crispy gluten free Onion Rings are better than any take-out I've ever had, even before having to eat gluten free.

I have decided to quickly share this recipe while the aroma of these deep-fried gems still fills my kitchen.

Yesterday my family and I spent the day at on outdoor amusement park. As we rode the rides, and spun, and spun, and spun our way around the park (why are all these rides designed to go round and round, I’ll never know – or appreciate), the smells of fresh mini doughnuts, cotton candy, and onion rings filled the air.

One smell of those onion rings, and I declared to the family, “We’re having onion rings for supper!”

These crispy gluten free Onion Rings are better than any take-out I've ever had, even before having to eat gluten free.

I had made onion rings before, but that was over 4 years ago. I even shared that recipe for gf onion rings on the blog. And although that recipe was good, having even been published in a “Best of Food Blogs Cookbook“, my way of using gluten-free flours has changed a lot in the past 4 years.

Getting home from the amusement park, with everyone tired and hungry (and their heads still spinning), I headed to the kitchen to fulfill the onion ring declaration from earlier in the day.

Taking one look at that old recipe, I thought – nah, I’ll just wing it this time. I no longer use pre-blended flour mixtures, I prefer to use individual flours now.

These crispy gluten free Onion Rings are better than any take-out I've ever had, even before having to eat gluten free.

This recipe was super easy to put together, and stayed a lot crisper than the previous version. It had been over 4 years since I had made these last, but with how perfectly these worked yesterday, I don’t think it will be a full four years before we have them again.

When things taste so good that I have to stop mid-bite and think – “Is there any possible way these are not gluten-free?” – you know it’s good.

I shared a picture of onion rings being fried on the Facebook page, many of you were eager for the recipe, so I quickly typed it out. Today I’m sharing it here so that everyone has a chance to read it, print it, pin it, and share it. These Crisp Gluten Free Onion Rings are definitely worth the effort.

These crispy gluten free Onion Rings are better than any take-out I've ever had, even before having to eat gluten free.

Don’t discard the oil after frying these Crispy Gluten Free Onion Rings.

Did you know that you can reuse your deep-frying oil? I often pour mine through a sieve lined with paper towel to remove anything that has sunk to the bottom, and store it in a jar in the fridge until the next time I want to deep fry something. Since you used this for onions, I wouldn’t recommend making gluten free old fashioned doughnuts in it. Instead, you can use it to also make:

  • Deep Fried Home-Fries
  • Gluten Free Chinese Chicken Balls
  • Gluten Free Beer Battered Fish

Crispy Gluten Free Onion Rings Recipe:

These crispy gluten free Onion Rings are better than any take-out I've ever had, even before having to eat gluten free.

Crispy Gluten Free Onion Rings

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

No reason to miss take-out when you can make these crispy gluten free onion rings at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup brown rice flour (for dusting the unfried rings)
  • 1/2 cup brown rice flour (for the batter)
  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • canola oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Preheat oil in heavy bottomed pot until a thermometer reads 375 degrees F.
  2. Slice onions into 1/4" slices and separate into individual rings.
  3. Place 1/2 cup brown rice flour in one bowl.
  4. Whisk together 1/2 cup brown rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, cornstarch, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt and sugar.
  5. Whisk together the milk, oil & egg. Add the wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir to blend.
  6. Dip the rings in the dry rice flour, then into the batter, and carefully place in HOT oil. Fry until browned, flipping over once. Keep hot in 275 degree F oven on paper-lined baking sheet. Serve hot.

Notes

I use canola oil when deep frying, it tolerates high temperatures very well, and has a nice neutral flavour too, which I like.

Recommended Products

Disclosure: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

  • Fullstar Vegetable Chopper Mandoline Slicer with Large Glass Container - Spiralizer Vegetable Slicer Dicer - Onion Chopper Food Chopper - Veggie Chopper Vegetable
    Fullstar Vegetable Chopper Mandoline Slicer with Large Glass Container - Spiralizer Vegetable Slicer Dicer - Onion Chopper Food Chopper - Veggie Chopper Vegetable
  • Hiware Solid Stainless Steel Spider Strainer Skimmer Ladle, 5.4 Inch
    Hiware Solid Stainless Steel Spider Strainer Skimmer Ladle, 5.4 Inch
  • Polder THM-515 Candy/Jelly/Deep Fry Thermometer Stainless Steel
    Polder THM-515 Candy/Jelly/Deep Fry Thermometer Stainless Steel

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @faithfullygf and use the hashtag #faithfullygf . I'd love to see it!

© Jeanine Friesen
Cuisine: American / Category: Side Dishes

Don’t forget to PIN IT to Pinterest to save it for later:

A tray of gluten free onion rings

Looking for more great gluten free bread recipes? Follow me on Pinterest for lots of great gluten free ideas.

Disclaimer: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

  • Share on Facebook
  • Tweet about it
  • Email

Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Easy to Adapt to Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Side Dishes, Soy-Free, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: Appetizer, gluten-free, Side Dish, Snacks, Vegetables

« Gluten Free Citrus Chiffon Cake
Easy Gluten Free Morning Glory Muffins »

Comments

  1. mom says

    August 11, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    these are so calling my name πŸ™‚

    Reply
  2. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts says

    August 12, 2013 at 8:10 am

    I could make these and eat them for breakfast! Seriously! Off to share, Jeanine. Btw, the painted a perfect image of your family’s day. Enjoyed this post!

    Shirley

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      August 12, 2013 at 11:45 am

      Thanks, Shirley! Not sure I could do them for breakfast, but lunch & supper would be just fine. πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing too, I appreciate it!

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Great recipes!!!! What kind of oil do you use for onion rings, fish etc.
    Everyone of your recipes are soooo good! Thank you

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      August 12, 2013 at 11:47 am

      Thanks, Susan, I appreciate that! πŸ™‚ I use canola oil when deep frying, it tolerates high temperatures very well, and has a nice neutral flavour too, which I like.

      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    August 12, 2013 at 10:52 am

    I cannot express how much I have missed onion rings. I’m still learning how to cook gluten-free (soy & dairy free too) so finding this with an easy to follow recipe makes for one happy lady!

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      August 12, 2013 at 11:48 am

      Stephanie, I think using a dairy-free milk would not be a problem at all, an easy substitution and you’ll be enjoying onion rings in no time!

      Reply
  5. Teri says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:16 am

    I have not had onion rings for years. I can’t even remember how many years, it’s been a long time. Printing it out right now and going to try it. Can’t wait.

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      August 12, 2013 at 11:49 am

      Yeah!! Let me know your thoughts, Teri! Sometimes it’s great to bring back foods from the pre-gf days. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Jacqui says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:27 am

    I realize this may be a long shot but is there an alternative for the egg? I cannot eat eggs but would love to try these. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      August 12, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Jacqui, I haven’t tried it myself, but I think using egg replacer, or even a flax egg would work just fine in this recipe. It’s not like it’s necessary in the same way it is in a cake. I think it should work quite well.

      Reply
    • Marilyn says

      August 12, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      Get some ground flax or flaxseed meal, use 1 tsp of it plus about 3 tsp of water, blend and let sit a couple of minutes, then put it in your mix. It replaces 1 egg very nicely! I think it’s a tsp, but check the flaxmeal package and it will tell you on the side. It might be a tablespoon and not a teaspoon! I use that combo for baking cookies, etc. too and works great!

      Reply
      • Jeanine Friesen says

        August 12, 2013 at 1:10 pm

        Yes – 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed and 3 tablespoons hot water, mix and let sit for 5 minutes. That is a great vegan egg replacer in a variety of recipes.

        Reply
  7. Meg says

    August 12, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    I would love to try these, but have issues with a couple of the ingredients. Do you have any suggestions for substituting the cornstarch and xanthan gum?

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      August 12, 2013 at 5:05 pm

      I have only made the recipe as written, Meg, but I would try either arrowroot or more potato starch for the cornstarch, and try omitting the xanthan all together. Start with less milk then, since the batter may be a little thinner without the xanthan.

      Reply
    • Katie H says

      July 24, 2016 at 5:18 pm

      I used tapioca starch instead of corn starch and it worked great. Also, guar gum replaces xanthan gum just fine.
      We love this recipe so much. My “gluten eater” friends and family love them too and request them. About to make them again right now!

      Reply
  8. Robyn says

    August 12, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    Looks yummy! Thanks, Jeanine!

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      August 12, 2013 at 5:28 pm

      You’re welcome, Robyn! Enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Cat says

    September 2, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    Fantastic recipe!! Thank you. I did alter it a bit to suit my family. I added 1 tsp of Kosher salt. The batter was quite thick and because of the Xanthan gum it just got thicker and thicker. I LOVE tempura so thought hey this will work here too! So added 1/4 can of club soda and it took this recipe to the next level. The taste and texture of this batter is so good with the addition of club soda it could be used for any Tempura dish you might crave.

    Reply
  10. Janet says

    September 3, 2013 at 11:54 am

    This is the BEST recipe !! I dipped zucchini in this batter and fried it, then served with Ranch dressing. This is a great way to use some of the over abundant zucchini I have in the garden. Thank You Jeanine

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      September 6, 2013 at 2:00 pm

      Mmm…that sounds really good, Janet! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  11. Jacqi says

    September 5, 2013 at 8:42 am

    Great recipe. Onion rings are divine and to have them gluten free is is absolutely heavenly. Love the idea of club soda. A suggestion to make this healthier: current research has shown canola oil to be undesirable. Cold pressed extra-virgin coconut oil is much preferable and healthier. Tropical Traditions has, on their website, all forms of research on different oils.

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      September 6, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks for the info, Jacqi! There are plenty of discussions going in all directions on the safest oils, the best sweeteners, etc. You are more than welcome to substitute any oil you are comfortable using in the recipes.

      Reply
  12. Kate says

    October 22, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    At LAST, I think I’ll try this ‘batter’ for my cod!!!!!
    GF breadcrumbs are so dang expensive, and me making my own hasn’t worked out well, they turn to mush!

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      October 29, 2013 at 6:49 am

      I find it works best to toast, or dry out the bread to make crumbs, or use crushed gluten-free cornflakes instead. πŸ™‚ Hope you enjoy this recipe though! I also have a recipe here for Beer Battered Fish that might interest you: http://www.thebakingbeauties.com/2011/05/gluten-free-beer-battered-fish.html

      Reply
  13. Joy\acs says

    December 25, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    It’s Christmas Day and I am making green bean casserole. Decided to find a new recipe for the onion ring recipe I’ve used in the past. So glad I tried yours! I had to add more and more milk to the recipe, and now saw the comments about club soda so I will certainly do that next time. My son has skin problems from milk so it does limit usage. In addition I added in some garlic powder and a bit of cayanne and it is DELICIOUS! Many thanks!

    Reply
  14. Sue says

    November 6, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    we just made these and they were wonderful .we added a little cone meal and glutin free beer ( omission ) they were crunchy and so tasty. Will use this batter on shrimp.

    Reply
  15. Beth says

    March 18, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    Thank you! Such a treat and so easy!!!! I’ve been missing battered and fried foods since going gluten free. Well done!!!

    Reply
  16. Tabitha says

    June 16, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    Hi! I just wanted to say that these onion rings were fantastic! I did modify the recipe a bit with things I had on hand, though, and tripled it to accommodate our large family. I used the Bob’s Red Mill red bag of gf flour, kept the cornstarch, omitted the xanthan gum, and added a little more salt. I also fried mine in olive oil at a good medium temp, and all in all, they turned out wonderfully! This was definitely a good place to start and definitely a repeat!

    Reply
    • Barbara Hawkings says

      June 28, 2020 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you for posting that!! I was searching the comments to see if I could use Bob’s GF flour!! Can’t wait to try it 😁

      Reply
    • Brayandi says

      January 12, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      How much of the Bob’s did you use?

      Reply
  17. Kim says

    August 24, 2018 at 11:39 am

    Wow! Wish I could give this 10 stars! These were so delicious! I made them last night for my husband who is gf. He hasn’t had fried food in 10 years, he was so impressed! I used a little less milk, added some buttermilk, and used the club soda recommendation, they came out perfect! I also used the batter to make fried zucchini sticks, chicken fingers, and olives. All were delicious! Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Jeanine says

      August 29, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you for the review, Kim! So glad that it was such a hit, and great job on making use of it by frying ALL THE THINGS! πŸ˜€

      Reply
  18. Jenny says

    January 13, 2019 at 8:26 am

    They look yummy and as usual i run into the problem of an egg being used *sigh* not only is hubby gf he has an egg allergy so any suggestions on what else i can use?

    Reply
  19. Amber says

    February 16, 2020 at 8:53 am

    I just made these yesterday after searching for a gf recipe. Stumbled across yours, and they were delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jeanine Friesen says

      February 23, 2020 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks, Amber! Glad to hear you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  20. Pat says

    December 24, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    I just wanted to say that reused cooking oils creates a chemical in the oil that is destructive to DNA. Two people told me this, one was a microbiologist and the other a chemist. My daughter developed lupus & I started baking French fries instead of frying them. I don’t fry things as much any more but when I do I always use fresh cooking oil & throw it out after it’s used.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Gluten Free Onion Rings - Faithfully Gluten Free says:
    February 9, 2018 at 3:58 pm

    […] have a new, updated recipe for Crispy Gluten-Free Onion Rings that I think you may enjoy more. Check it out before […]

    Reply
  2. Gluten Free Beer Battered Fish - Faithfully Gluten Free says:
    February 21, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    […] for french fries can be a challenge. So finding a place that has gluten free Beer Battered Fish or Onion Rings is nearly […]

    Reply
  3. Easy Gluten Free Apple Fritters (Video) - Faithfully Gluten Free says:
    September 27, 2019 at 11:23 am

    […] The Best Gluten Free Onion Rings […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Search This Site

Reader Favorites this Week:

  • Want to enjoy gluten free perogies that no one will even know they are gluten free? Of course! This dough makes the best gluten free perogies, what you choose to fill them with is up to you. These perogies are just like Grandma used to make. Gluten Free Perogies – Just Like Grandma’s (Video)
  • These are the Best Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns you'll find, I promise! Soft, sweet, sticky, and as good as that wheat-based cinnamon bun from your past. The Best Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns (Video)
  • When trying to make a cake extra special, I like to use this homemade Fondant that tastes like buttercream. Homemade Fondant that Tastes like Buttercream (Video)
  • What's your Filling? These Gluten Free Cream Puffs are perfect sweet or savory fillings! Gluten Free Cream Puffs (Video)
  • Gluten Free bread shouldn't be a brick. This gluten free Millet Sandwich Bread is light, soft and squishy, holds up to a sandwich quite well, and has a great flavour. Gluten Free Millet Sandwich Bread Recipe (Video)
  • These crispy gluten free Onion Rings are better than any take-out I've ever had, even before having to eat gluten free. Crispy Gluten Free Onion Rings

Β 

Email Sign Up

Books that I’ve Written:

Brunch Cover2 dropped The Everything Guide to Living Gluten-free by Jeanine Friesen

Image Map

Gluten Free Global Community

Our Privacy Policy

© 2008–2021 · FAITHFULLY GLUTEN FREE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.