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    Do I need the flour, or can I make it with just eggs, milk & panko?
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    Yes. The flour helps the onion rings become fluffy and rise while frying.
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    Is it possible to make them without milk?
    Top Answerer
    Yes, but without milk, the onion rings could be too dry.
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    Can I make it without eggs?
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    Yes, but you will need an egg substitute. You can make one yourself or buy one from the shop, such as Ener-G Egg Replacer. You can also try ground flaxseed, silken tofu, or banana.
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    Can you make them with a different type of oil?
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    Yes, but be sure that the oil you choose is supposed to be used for frying, as not all oils are meant to be heated to the level necessary to fry food.
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    Can you use milk, eggs, and pancake flour?
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    Pancake mix or boxed flour mixes can always be used to batter items - the texture will be different, more like a pancake texture.
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    What spices can I use other than the spices mentioned here?
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    I suppose you could use any spice you like the flavour of.
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    Can I make them without using eggs and milk?
    Community Answer
    Yes. You can search for these recipes online.
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    Can I use 1/3 cup of milk instead of 1/3 pint of milk?
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    No, you should follow the recipe if you want the onion rings to turn out properly.
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    How do you stop the batter from falling off?
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    That's always a bit of a challenge. But I've found the best way to minimize the batter falling off during cooking is to make sure the oil is hot enough to start frying the onion rings immediately when placed in the oil, and to be as gentle as you can while turning them over.
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    What onions make the best onion rings?
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    Vidalia onions are nice, but they are a bit sweeter than other onion types. You could try a couple of different onion types and see which works (and tastes!) best to you. The best part about cooking is learning what works best for you!
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    Can any other vegetables be made the same way as onion rings?
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    Yes! You can try yellow squash, zucchini and sliced mushrooms, just as some examples. Some veggies do better with a cornmeal or tempura batter, look for battered vegetable recipes to see which you like most.
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    Do I have to stick a specific amount of seasoning or can I add as much as I'd like?
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    Seasonings are definitely a personal preference. If you're comfortable with seasoning things you cook, feel free to add what you like and adjust it after trying the finished product!
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    Do I add seasonings to the egg or the flour mixes?
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    This recipe calls for adding seasonings to both the egg and flour mix. That's the best option to ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed.
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    Do you have vegan onion ring recipes?
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    Yes, check out the wikiHow: How to Make Vegan Onion Rings . This will take you through making a vegan version that tastes just as delicious!
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    Why would onion rings be too dry without milk? Onions have their own moisture.
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    Onions do have a good amount of moisture, but frying almost anything will dry out the food somewhat. Milk also helps the flour mixture adhere to the onions - it won't stick to them at all without the milk and eggs.
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    Can I use anything else apart from onions, perhaps sweet chilies or peppers?
    Top Answerer
    Yes, other similar foods that can be fried like onions include mushrooms, peppers, broccoli florets, pickles, green tomatoes and eggplant pieces.
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