If you like crispy onion rings, (and who doesn’t?) but you don’t like deep frying, these Onion Patties are just the thing.
Let me start by saying, you really must try these, they are SO good. They are crisp, full of caramelised onion flavour and they are shallow fried. In addition to these wonderful characteristics, they are also suitable for people who follow a gluten-free or vegan diet.
Vegetable patties are a busy cook’s best friend.
In the simplest form, almost any vegetable can be added to a basic batter and shallow fried, producing the basis of a simple meal or a tasty side dish. To alter the flavours I sometimes add herbs and a cheese of some kind.
These Onion Patties contain just a few simple ingredients; in fact, you’ve probably got everything on hand to make a batch.
The patties are excellent served as a snack food or as a side dish to a juicy barbecued steak or a comforting roast chicken. In fact, they are also delicious served as an appetiser. Just make them bite size, top with a horseradish and sour cream dressing and pieces of smoked salmon. They are perfect for entertaining; it is simple to double or even triple the mixture for a large batch. I feel I must warn you; they are very popular and almost impossible to resist.
The most difficult aspect of making these patties is dealing with the inevitable tears which result from chopping the onions.
I, very bravely, did these by hand. 🙂 You may prefer to use a food processor. It is important to chop the onions finely as large pieces will not cook properly. And if any of you have a tear-proof onion chopping method I would love to hear from you. I’ve tried many methods, but none are completely satisfactory.
And again, I encourage you to try this very easy, delicious recipe. Serve them hot from the frying pan then sit back and wait for the sounds of people enjoying their food. I have chosen to serve these with my Sweet Chilli Sauce.
Please comment below if you try them.
Enjoy!
Xx Alex
P.S. My friend Alina included this recipe in a great roundup here.
Onion Patties – Vegan and Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain flour I use Orgran gluten-free
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornmeal or polenta *
- 2 tsp baking powder gluten-free
- 2 tsp coarse cooking salt *
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground, or more to taste
- 3/4 cup soy milk
- 2 1/2 cups onions finely chopped, approximately 3 medium onions
- 2 green/Spring onions finely sliced, white and some of the green part
- 1/2 cup oil (for frying, approximately) grapeseed or vegetable *
- Sweet Chilli Sauce to serve
Instructions
- Finely chop your onions and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients to evenly distribute them.Add the milk and stir well. You will have a thick batter.
- Add the finely chopped onions and mix until well blended.
- Add the oil to a large frying pan, and heat the oil over medium heat. I check that the oil is ready by using a simple method. I stick the end of a wooden spoon into the oil. If the oil is ready, it will bubble around the spoon.*
- Drop batter by tablespoons into the hot oil. To ensure that the patties are cooked in the centre it is important to flatten the batter with the back of a spatula or spoon.Cook for 2-3 minutes before turning and cooking the other side. Both sides should be golden brown and crispy.*
- Drain for a minute on paper towels and continue cooking the remainder.Serve with Sweet Chilli Sauce.
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Wow, this post is nice, my sister is analyzing such things,
so I am going to let know her.
Thank you, I am so pleased that you like the recipe. 🙂
These look and sound delicious
They really are Kara, I do hope that you try them. 🙂
Oh I bet this would really great for a side dish.. It looks and sounds really great. I will really try it..
Please let me know how you enjoy the patties Geraline. 🙂
I can’t help but think this may be overbearingly onion smelling. IS that right?
Hi Jeannette, no, I don’t find the aroma overpowering. In fact, as the patties cook, to me they smell wonderful. 🙂
Oh gosh. I love this recipe. I can see myself cooking this a lot and enjoying it. Yum!
The patties are certainly difficult to resist; I am sure that you will enjoy them. 🙂
I’m always on the lookout for a new veggie patty recipe. The sauce looks like a tasty pairing!
These patties are terrific, I do hope that you try them. 🙂
When I was trying vegan meals, I used to make these! I think it’s time to recreate them this weekend!
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I am so pleased that you like the patties Miriam, thanks for letting me know. 🙂
We love onions! Never knew such recipe would exist. I also like that they are Gluten free!!
Thank you Myrah, I am so pleased that you like the recipe, I do hope that you try it. 🙂
This is very timely! My grandma gave us lots of onions and I don’t know what to cook! Thank youuuu
This is a great place to start with your grandma’s onions; I do hope that you enjoy the patties. 🙂
I have never had an onion patty but wow this looks good! I love onions so anything onion and I am in!!
These are lovely Bree, I do hope that you enjoy them. 🙂
Another great recipe from you and this one really looks very tasty. I am looking forward for more and will try this at home for sure.
Thank you so much, I do hope that you enjoy the onion patties. 🙂
Wow! such an amazing and easy recipe. This is perfect for summers. This could be a simple evening snack. I will try it out this week
I am so pleased that you like the recipe, I look forward to hearing how you enjoy the patties. 🙂
These look delicious and healthy. We’re getting tired of the usual onion rings and thse onion patties would be a great change. Would to try it this weekend. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Clarice, these would be a delicious change from onion rings. I am sure that you will enjoy the Patties. 🙂
Yes girl! I have hormonal imbalance issues and gluten-free or vegan recipes are always my fave! Thanks for sharing these.
Hi Joyce, thank you for the feedback, we have a number of gluten-free and vegan recipes on the blog. I hope that you enjoy them 🙂
These look really good! I am not huge on onions, but it is like an onion ring patty… and I loved onion rings when I could eat gluten! lol Thanks so much for sharing, can’t wait to try it!
Wren, I look forward to hearing how you enjoy the patties. 🙂