Q&A for How to Make Onion Rings

Yes. The flour helps the onion rings become fluffy and rise while frying.

Yes, but without milk, the onion rings could be too dry.

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.

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.

Pancake mix or boxed flour mixes can always be used to batter items - the texture will be different, more like a pancake texture.

I suppose you could use any spice you like the flavour of.

Yes. You can search for these recipes online.

No, you should follow the recipe if you want the onion rings to turn out properly.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Yes, other similar foods that can be fried like onions include mushrooms, peppers, broccoli florets, pickles, green tomatoes and eggplant pieces.