Crispy Air-Fried Vegan Onion Rings

Ingredients

• 1 large onion (Cut into rings of your preferred thickness.)
• 4 cup ice water (For soaking the onion rings; most is discarded.)
• 1 cup unsweetened, unflavored plant milk
• 5 tbsp plant-based egg (The author used store-bought JUST Egg. See the author's Mung Bean Egg recipe for an alternative.)
• 1.5 cup arrowroot powder (For the wet batter. Cornstarch or flour may be substituted.)
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (For the wet batter.)
• 1 cup arrowroot powder (For the dry batter. Cornstarch or flour may be substituted.)
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (For the dry batter.)
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (For the breading.)
• 2 tsp granulated garlic (For the panko breading.)
• 1 tsp dried oregano (For the panko breading.)
• salt (To taste, for the panko breading.)
• black pepper (To taste, for the panko breading.)
• avocado oil spray (Use enough to lightly coat the breaded onion rings.)
• dipping sauce (Your choice, for serving.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the onion into rings of your preferred thickness, separating the rings as needed.

2. 2

   Place the onion rings in a bowl of ice water and soak them for 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set the rings aside.

3. 3

   In a bowl, combine the plant milk, plant-based egg, 1½ cups arrowroot powder, and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning to make the wet batter. Stir until evenly combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup arrowroot powder and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning to make the dry batter.

5. 5

   In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, granulated garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the panko breading.

6. 6

   Working with one onion ring at a time, coat it thoroughly in the dry batter, shaking off excess.

7. 7

   Dip the dry-coated onion ring into the wet batter, turning it so the surface is evenly covered and allowing excess batter to drip back into the bowl.

8. 8

   Transfer the ring to the panko mixture and press or turn it gently until fully coated. Repeat with the remaining onion rings.

9. 9

   Arrange the breaded onion rings in the air-fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Lightly spray them with avocado oil.

10. 10

    Air-fry at 350°F (175°C) for about 12–15 minutes, or until the coating is golden and crisp. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Alternatively, deep-fry at 370°F (188°C).

Notes

The source specifies air-frying at 350°F for approximately 12–15 minutes. For a deep-fried version, use 370°F. Cornstarch or flour can be used instead of arrowroot powder.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• snack
• vegan
• vegetarian
• dairy-free
• air-fried
• crispy
• American