This unusual onion rings recipe involves breading the deep fried snack in Kool-Aid. From the ever inventive Nick Chipman of DudeFoods, the Kool-Aid Breaded Onion Rings were made using a SodaStream Play.
This onion rings recipe uses Tropical Punch Kool-Aid mix, but you could use any flavor you like. For a rainbow display, you could even try multiple flavors, although that could be potentially time consuming. Simply mix the drink with flour to make batter. While regular Kool-Aid can be made with water, Chipman used the carbonated SodaStream variety. Either works, but Chipman claims the carbonation makes the onion rings taste lighter and tastier. You'll likely have to try it both ways to taste test!
What's Driving This Trend
- Crystal-coated Foods
- The use of unusual coatings, such as carbonated beverages or other crystal-like substances, on various food items will gain popularity in the culinary world.
- DIY Carbonation Kits
- There will be an increase in demand for home carbonation kits like the SodaStream Play in order to add carbonation to various foods and drinks.
- Multi-flavored Snacks
- The trend of using multiple flavors of the same snack, like Kool-Aid breaded onion rings, will become more popular in the food industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- Restaurants and food manufacturers can take advantage of the trend towards unique and unconventional coatings and ingredients like carbonated beverages.
- Home Appliance
- Companies that make home carbonation machines, like the SodaStream Play, can capitalize on the trend of adding carbonation to food.
- Culinary Arts and Innovation
- There will be an increase in demand for innovative chefs and entrepreneurs who explore and create unconventional and unique food concepts using various flavor profiles.
