It’s that time of year when we put on our stretchy pants, watch sporty things (or copious amounts of Netflix), and eat all the comfort food.

Care to join?

Anytime we go out to eat I’m tempted by the appetizer menu.

However, I always end up passing because 1) there aren’t many veg/gluten free options and 2) portion sizes are typically mammoth so there’s no way I’ll be able to finish my entrée with a stack of onion rings already down the chute.

But – but – there is a time and a place for comfort food. And that time is now. When my favorite fall shows return, the weather gets chilly, and I get a serious case of introversion.

These rings are simple to make, requiring just 9 ingredients and 30 minutes to make!

Simply slice onions into rings and dredge in a mixture of brown rice, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne pepper. It’s as easy as that!

To cook, I went for pan frying, because I never met a baked onion ring I liked. In fact, I tested a baked version of this recipe and it was a total no go. Burnt on the outside, stringy on the inside, and the coating fell off (saddest day).

I hope you all LOVE these rings! They’re:

Crispy, crunchy

Savory on the outside

Sweet on the inside

Perfect spiced

Comforting

Indulgent

& Kind of amazing

These would make the perfect snack or appetizer for a day spent watching sporting events or Netflix re-runs, especially when paired with my Whiskey BBQ Ketchup or Vegan Chipotle Aioli (pictured above)!

More Snacks!

Spicy Red Curry Cauliflower “Wings”

Vegan 7-Layer Mexican Dip

Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Baked Matchstick Fries,

Kale & Artichoke White Bean Dip

Cheesy Corn & Jalapeño Dip.

Dranks! Pair with my 5-Ingredient Ginger Beer Margarita for the ultimate winning combination.

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram so we can see. Cheers, friends!