Beer-battered "Fried" Onion Rings

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Beer-battered "Fried" Onion Rings
26 min.
3
213kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying snack that will impress your family and friends, look no further than these Beer-battered "Fried" Onion Rings! This vegetarian dish is the perfect blend of crispy texture and bold flavor, making it an ideal appetizer for any gathering or a delightful side for your main meal.

The process begins with sweet onions, which are sliced into perfectly-shaped rings and then transformed into a crunchy treat using our unique beer batter. By incorporating light beer and low-fat buttermilk, we achieve a light and airy coating that won’t weigh you down but will still pack a punch in flavor.

These onion rings are partially fried to achieve that wonderful golden-brown color and a mouthwatering crunch, before being finished off in the oven for an extra bit of crispiness. And with just 213 calories per serving, you can indulge in this classic comfort food without breaking your diet. Whether you’re hosting game night, enjoying a family dinner, or just in the mood for a savory snack, these Beer-battered Onion Rings will be a hit. Serve them hot and fresh, and watch as they disappear in no time!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 
  •  egg white 
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup beer light
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk low-fat
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • large onion sweet

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Cut onion into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and separate into rings. Select largest 12 rings, reserving remaining onion slices for another use.
  2. Whisk together buttermilk, beer, and egg white in a small bowl until blended.
  3. Dredge onion rings in flour; dip into buttermilk mixture, coating well. Dredge again in flour, and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Heat 2 tsp. oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Tilt pan to coat bottom of skillet.
  5. Add 4 onion rings to skillet, and cook 1 minute on each side or until golden. Wipe skillet clean. Repeat procedure twice with remaining onion rings and oil.
  6. Place fried onion rings on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  7. Bake at 400 for 3 minutes. Turn onion rings, and bake 3 more minutes.
  8. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with salt.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein9.19%
Fat42.17%
Carbs48.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25
Glycemic Load
11.5
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.7008695349745%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
1.26mg
Myricetin
1.26mg
Quercetin
16.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:212.55kcal
10.63%
Fat:9.86g
15.16%
Saturated Fat:1.45g
9.08%
Carbohydrates:25.58g
8.53%
Net Carbohydrates:24.03g
8.74%
Sugar:6.64g
7.38%
Cholesterol:0.8mg
0.27%
Sodium:444mg
19.3%
Alcohol:0.61g
100%
Alcohol %:0.4%
100%
Protein:4.83g
9.67%
Folate:66.08µg
16.52%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.46%
Selenium:10.09µg
14.42%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.92%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.48%
Vitamin E:1.39mg
9.26%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.33%
Iron:1.33mg
7.41%
Phosphorus:73.95mg
7.39%
Vitamin B3:1.48mg
7.38%
Vitamin C:5.5mg
6.66%
Fiber:1.56g
6.22%
Potassium:204.39mg
5.84%
Vitamin K:6.03µg
5.74%
Calcium:50.21mg
5.02%
Copper:0.1mg
4.89%
Magnesium:18.81mg
4.7%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.79%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.53%
Source:My Recipes