Dairy-Free Crispy Fried Onion Strings
Elevate your snack game with these irresistible Dairy-Free Crispy Fried Onion Strings—perfectly golden and delightfully crisp without a hint of dairy! This crowd-pleasing recipe features thinly sliced onions soaked in a tangy, homemade dairy-free buttermilk made with almond or soy milk and apple cider vinegar, ensuring a rich flavor twist. Coated in a spiced flour mixture with paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne, each onion string is fried to crunchy perfection in hot vegetable oil. Ideal as an appetizer or a savory topping for burgers, salads, or casseroles, these onion strings are quick to prepare and sure to impress. With just 25 minutes from prep to plate, enjoy a dairy-free treat that's bursting with texture and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup non-dairy milk (unsweetened almond or soy)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
Peel the onions and slice them into thin rings about 1/8-inch thick. Separate the rings and set aside.
In a bowl, combine the non-dairy milk with apple cider vinegar. Stir well and set aside for 5 minutes to create a dairy-free buttermilk.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the vegetable oil into a large, deep skillet or pan and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
Dip a handful of onion rings into the dairy-free buttermilk mixture, letting any excess drip off.
Coat the onion rings with the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated on all sides.
Carefully place the coated onion rings into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried onion strings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Repeat the process with the remaining onion rings.
Serve the crispy fried onion strings immediately as an appetizer or as a topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 840.8 g | 1078% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.9 g | 600% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 537.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2551 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.0 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 557 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 902 mg | 19% | |
*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.
