Fried onion rings are one of those occasional indulgent foods of which I can’t get enough (precisely why they are an infrequent item on my regular menu). They are especially delish dipped in ketchup while I drink a vanilla shake. Here is my favorite vegan recipe for basic fried onion rings (partner them up with a non-dairy shake for a real treat) that you can serve alongside your vegan burgers.

Fried Onion Rings

Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 2 cups canola oil
• 2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/4-inch rings
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth

Directions:

1. In a deep fryer or deep pan, heat oil until it reaches 350 degrees F. (The oil should be about 2 to 3 inches deep.)
2. Separate onion slices into rings and set aside.
3. In a wide shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt and pepper. Add broth, stirring, to make a batter.
4. Using tongs, dip onion rings one at a time into the batter to coat.
5. Place rings in oil and fry until batter turns a nice golden brown.
6. Transfer onion rings to paper towels to drain. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
7. Serve warm.

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