Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Ingredients
  • 1large onions
  • 1 1/2cups flourdivided
  • 3/4cup cornstarch
  • 2 1/2teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 1/2teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 1/2teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 1/2teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2tablespoons coarse saltplus more for sprinkling
  • 3/4cup beerpale ale
  • 1cup carbonated water (soda water)
  • 1large egg
Yield:
Instructions
  1. Cut onions crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices and separate into rings. Reserve small inner rings for another use.
  2. Add 1/2 cup flour to a large bowl.
  3. Toss rings in flour and let sit 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat fryer to 350˚F.
  5. At service, whisk together remaining flour, cornstarch, garlic and onion powder, cayenne, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  6. In another large bowl, whisk together the beer, water, and egg.
  7. Gradually whisk the dry mixture to the wet mixture.
  8. Dredge the onion rings in the batter and immediately drop into the oil. Cook onion rings, until golden, about 3 minutes total.
  9. Transfer cooked rings to the racks set over the baking sheets.
  10. Season with salt and serve.