French’s Crispy Fried Onions Copycat Recipe
Finding a gluten-free version of French’s Crispy Fried Onions can seem like an daunting task, especially during the holidays when they’re a must-have for green bean casserole. This no-fuss copycat recipe offers a simple, delicious alternative that’s completely gluten-free, ensuring everyone at your Thanksgiving table can enjoy this iconic side dish. Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these onions are perfect for topping casseroles, salads, or even snacking on their own!
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French’s Crispy Fried Onions Copycat Recipe
Ingredients:
2 yellow or white onions
2 ½ cups milk
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1½ cup gluten free 1:1 flour (we used King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour)
3 Tablespoons corn starch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Oil for frying onions, preheated to 350°F
Directions:
1. Prepare Onions
Slice onions in half lengthwise; remove skin
Slice each half down the center, then cut into thin slices
Put onion slices into a bowl
2. Prepare Milk Bath
Separate onion slices
Add enough milk to bowl to cover onions
Add a splash apple cider vinegar
Stir
Soak in milk bath for 5 minutes
3. Prepare Dredging Mixture
Add flour, corn starch, salt and garlic powder to a flat container
Stir to mix and blend in any lumps
4. Dredge Onion Slices
Pull a few onion slices at a time from the milk bath and place into the dredging solution
Coat onion slices
5. Cook Onions
Add onion slices to preheated 350°F oil
Fry until golden brown (only takes a few minutes)
Pull from oil and place onto paper towel to absorb excess oil
Lightly season with salt
Recipe Notes:
This is a no-fuss recipe. The key to its success is having your oil preheated to 350°F
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