Beer-battered Onion Rings

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 large sweet onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch round slices
• ice water, to cover onion slices
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or use salt)
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 cups beer
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 separate the onion slices into rings and place in a large bowl of ice water (make certain that the ice water covers the onions) let sit in water for 30 minutes, then remove and drain well on paper towels.
• 2 in a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, seasoned salt and cornmeal; stir well to combine.
• 3 add in beer and egg; whisk to combine thoroughly; place the batter in the refrigerator to chill for 15 minutes.
• 4 dip the onion rings into batter coating both sides well.
• 5 pour the oil in a dutch oven to 2-3 inches in depth; heat to about 375 degrees.
• 6 fry the onion rings only a couple at a time for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
• 7 drain well on a brown paper bag to absorb the oil.
• 8 delicious!