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    Shallot Rings

    Published: Nov 20, 2013 · Modified: Feb 5, 2022 by Kim Beaulieu · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These Shallot Rings are such a fun side dish recipe. They are tiny but packed with flavour and super easy to make.  They are life changing spheres of happiness!

    Shallot Rings served on a white plate stacked on a blue plate

    Diet...shmiet!

    These things rule!

    I'm going to be brutally honest with you. As always.

    I thought I invented these when I made them. Honestly, I thought I had a genius idea that no one else had ever thought of.

    A few days after I made them I googled them just to be sure. I mean you don't go declaring yourself a genius without making sure it's true. Sadly I did not invent them. Other people have made them. I almost cried.

    Then, I made more Shallot Rings, shrugged and moved on with my day. It's what I do.

    I mean, what I do when I'm not shoving Shallot Rings in my piehole.

    Seriously man, I don't care who invented these bad boys. I'm just happy the idea popped into my own head so I could become addicted to them. They are incredible.

    I don't know about you but I am one serious shallot fan. In all honesty, I like them better than onions.

    I use them in so many dishes and any excuse to make something with them is a good day in my book. I can't get enough shallots in my life. Now I get to make Shallot Rings any time I feel like  it. Life is good. So are shallot rings.

    Sorry, generally I hate shots with my fingers in there but I just had to show you the inside of these things. So good. Honestly you are going to fall in love with these things. I know I did.

    Shallot Rings served on a white plate stacked on a blue plate

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    Shallot Rings served on blue and white plates

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    Shallot Rings served on a white plate stacked on a blue plate
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    Shallot Rings

    These Shallot Rings are such a fun side dish recipe. They are tiny but packed with flavour and super easy to make.  They are life changing spheres of happiness!
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Keyword appetizer, shallot rings, side dish
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 301kcal

    Ingredients

    • 10 shallots sliced like onion rings
    • Canola oil for frying

    For the Dredge:

    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 dash salt
    • 1 dash pepper

    For the Cheater Batter:

    • 2 cups dry pancake mix
    • 1 dash salt
    • 1 dash pepper
    • 1 cup fizzy water I use evian
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Turn on your deep fryer, or pour some oil in a large dutch oven and use a thermometer to monitor the temperature on the stove stop, bring it to about 375 degrees F.
    • Slice your shallots like you would onion rings. You want circles similar to an onion ring. It's okay if some are bigger or smaller. It's all good.
    • In one bowl combine the flour, salt and pepper. Mix and set aside.
    • In another large bowl combine the pancake mix, salt, and pepper with fizzy water. Whisk briefly till smooth, but still the odd lump.
    • Now dunk the shallot in the flour mixture first, then immediately dunk it in the pancake batter, then drop in the hot oil. Cook for a few minutes until they turn golden brown. This will take a few minutes, probably 5 or 6. Do in small batches so they don't stick together.
    • Remove from the oil with a spider tool and place them on a paper towel lined plate to drain off excess fat.
    • You can sprinkle with more salt and pepper if you like. I don't care for it much, it's a personal choice.
    • Serve with a big old genius shallot ring smile!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 3mg

    close up image of shallot rings with a bite out

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    Comments

    1. john@kitchenriffs

      November 20, 2013 at 11:12 pm

      Oh well, at least you got to be a genius for a little while! More than most get. 😉 These really are a brilliant idea. I don't care who invented them, you taught me about them, and that's all I care about!

      Reply
    2. Julia

      November 20, 2013 at 11:22 pm

      I love shallots! What a great idea!

      Reply
    3. Coco in the Kitchen

      November 21, 2013 at 12:32 am

      I love the Evian....so oo-la-laaaa!

      Reply
    4. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      November 21, 2013 at 2:48 am

      I have a friend with a blog called diet schmiet 🙂

      I love that tender garlic flavor of a shallot but I've never used pancake batter for onion rings or anything else. I must try this.

      Reply
    5. movita beaucoup

      November 21, 2013 at 6:45 am

      The shallots cancel out the oil, right? So these are basically a healthy meal? I'm on it...

      Reply
      • Michael

        February 06, 2016 at 6:18 pm

        Hilarious!

        Reply
    6. mellissa @ ibreatheimhungry

      November 21, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Pancake batter on shallots and deep fried? You ARE a genius, even if it had been done before! I could eat those ALL DAY! and I might.

      Reply
    7. Emily @ Life on Food

      November 21, 2013 at 12:29 pm

      Amazing!! Why don't more people do this?

      Reply
    8. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      November 21, 2013 at 12:37 pm

      Those look ridiculously good!

      Reply
    9. ArmyMum

      November 21, 2013 at 3:24 pm

      I love shallots too.... ditch the batter and just fry them up til nice and crisp and "frizzled" .... place on roast beef sandwich, use in place of the "French-fried onions" on top of green bean casserole or on top of baked scalloped potatoes...... You're Welcome...

      Reply
    10. Abbe@This is How I Cook

      November 22, 2013 at 10:29 am

      Vietnamese dishes always have chopped fried shallots on their noodle bowls. Those are the ones I order. They have a way of making everything seem just a bit better. Well, way better!

      Reply
    11. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

      November 23, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      SERIOUSLY!

      I.love.these.

      and as far as I'm concerned you did invent them

      Reply
    12. Stephanie

      December 05, 2013 at 3:31 pm

      OMG! Shallot rings! Brilliant 😀

      Reply
    13. Sue Smith

      December 09, 2013 at 7:11 pm

      Well I never heard of them until now so in my book, you are a genius! Absolutely love your site!

      Reply
    14. Anonymous

      October 20, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      I'm working on an air fryer recipe for fried shallots. Had good results with air fryer onion rings so it should work. The ones you made look fantastic.

      Reply
      • Kim Beaulieu

        December 11, 2019 at 7:54 pm

        Thanks so much.

        That sounds amazing. I may have to try them in my air fryer too.

        I had balsamic candied onions on a burger in Kingston called Harper's this summer. Life changing! I'm going to try doing that to shallots after the holidays.

        Reply

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