Cajun Beer-battered Onion Rings

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 large sweet onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 2 cups beer (use a light-coloured beer for this)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 place the onion rings in a large bowl of ice water; let stand for 35 minutes.
• 2 drain then place on paper towels; pat dry well.
• 3 in a bowl combine flour with cajun seasoning, baking powder, salt and cornmeal; mix to combine.
• 4 add in the beer and egg; stir until thoroughly blended and smooth; chill for 20 minutes.
• 5 dip the onion rings into the batter coating well on both sides.
• 6 heat 3-inches oil in a dutch oven to 375 degrees.
• 7 drop the onion rings a few at a time into hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
• 8 drain and serve immediately.
• 9 delicious!