Can I tell you how fantastic these Sourdough Battered Onion Rings are? Well, they are phenomenal! I thought it would be fitting to share this recipe with you the day before the Superbowl. I think it should be a part of everybody’s game-day spread! I can make these in a pinch since I always have these ingredients on hand and they are husband approved. You can do thin onion cuts (like I did for these pictures) but they come out just as well with thick onion cuts too.
They come out like beer-battered onion rings – crispy, sweet, and oh so decadent. I guarantee you won’t just have one!
Fry in Coconut Oil!
I fry my onion rings in coconut oil, which I am sure alarms some of you (I can hear the “Boo! Hiss!”). However, coconut oil is not the evil it is made out to be. Yes, it’s loaded with saturated fat (nearly 92%, that is; I say the more the better!) and it can actually help you lose weight (saaay what?!). Fat can help you lose fat? Yes it can! Coconut oil has also be shown to be helpful for those suffering from heart disease, it lowers lipoprotein levels (which is a test used to check the risk of heart attack in patients), and is also an anti-microbial! Food Renegade offers an excellent article on how to pick out the best coconut oil.
Sourdough Battered Onion Rings
The Fundamentals
inspired by GNOWFGLINS
1/2 to 3/4 cup coconut oil (where to buy coconut oil)
1 -2 large onions, sliced to your desired thickness
1/2 cup sourdough starter
sea salt & fresh cracked pepper (where to buy sea salt)
1/4 teaspoon cajun seasoning or cayenne pepper (optional)
splash of water
1. In a medium saucepan melt coconut oil over medium heat (don’t go hotter than medium as it will burn the coconut oil). I use a shallow fry method to make these so you don’t use excessive amounts of coconut oil (plus after making these onion rings, you can let the oil cool a bit, strain it, and use it again to fry in the future!).
2. In a large bowl, place sourdough starter and desired seasonings (you can really dress these up any way you’d like!). Mix together well. (Note: if your sourdough starter is a tad on the thick side, add a small splash of water to thin it out).
3. Slice onions to desired thickness and carefully push out each ring. Place in sourdough batter and coat evenly. Then fry!
4. Once one side get’s golden brown, flip over and cook until the next side is golden brown. Cool on a cloth lined plate.
These babies are good! Enjoy. 
Cheerio,
Katie
These look really easy and good. Can’t wait to try them out!
They are delicious! I know you will love them!
Made them two nights ago. Our Starter was a little thicker, so most of the onion rings held more of the Starter on them. Added some chili rub mix I had to the Starter and fried up the Rings from two large onions we had in our cupboard. Made a dipping sauce of Mayonaise, Ketchup, and Frank’s Hot Sauce. Sourdough Starter makes a great batter for frying. Thanks for the recipe! Will now try our Sourdough Starter when frying fish and such.
Fish would be a great idea! I might have to try that myself one of these days too.
Glad you liked them!
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