posted by alsgirl 09-20-98 2:48 PM
Beer Battered Onion Rings
3 large Vidalia onions (or other sweet white onion)
Ice Water for Soaking Onionsbr>
2 1/4 cup Flour
1/4 cup Cornmeal
2 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Salt
1 can Beer
1 large Egg, beaten
Oil for frying
Heat oil for frying to 375 degrees.
Peel onion, slice 1/2" thick and separate into rings.
Place in ice water for 30 minutes; remove and drain
on paper towels.
Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt, stirring well; add beer
and beaten egg. Stir until well blended.Chill batter 15 minutes.
Dip onion rings into batter, coating both sides.
Fry a few at a time in
deep fryer @ 375 degrees for about 5 minutes; should be browned and crispy.
Drain well on paper towels.
For thinner batter, use 1 1/2 cup of beer.