This holiday season, learn how to make everyone’s favorite green bean casserole topper, gluten-free French fried onions. These crispy onions are surprisingly simple to prepare, irresistibly tasty and better-for-you with dairy-free and celiac-friendly ingredients. With just a few pantry staples, you can quickly whip up these fried delights, making them the perfect topper for your Thanksgiving casserole, a juicy burger or enjoyed as a standalone snack.
Gluten-Free French Fried Onions
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 513 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large onions sliced into rings
- 2 cups gluten-free flour
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. sea salt or more as needed
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or more as needed
Instructions
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In large bowl, mix coconut milk and lemon juice.
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Soak sliced onions in milk mixture for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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In medium bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder and sea salt.
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Add onions to bowl and coat with flour mixture.
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In large skillet, add oil and heat until temperature reaches 375 degrees F.
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Add small batches of onions to oil.
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Gently stir with tongs and cook until browned for 2-3 minutes.
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Remove and drain onions on paper towels to remove excess liquid.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free French Fried Onions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 513
Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 25g125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 499mg21%
Potassium 450mg13%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 10g40%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 2IU0%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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