Name: Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: Canola oil, for frying; 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose unbleached flour; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 bottle (340 ml) pale ale, cold; 2 onions, cut into ¼-inch (½ cm) slices (see note); Salt and pepper

Ingredients

Canola oil, for frying
2 cups (280 g) all-purpose unbleached flour
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 bottle (340 ml) pale ale, cold
2 onions, cut into ¼-inch (½ cm) slices (see note)
Salt and pepper

Preparation

Preheat the oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels or place a wire rack on the baking sheet.
In a bowl, place ¾ cup of the flour. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In another bowl, combine the remaining flour (1 ¼ cups), salt and cayenne pepper. Add the beer and gently stir with a fork until the batter is just mixed (a few lumps of flour will remain).
Coat a few onion rings at a time in the seasoned flour. Shake to remove any excess. Dip the rings in the batter. Gently lower into the hot oil. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on the baking sheet. Season lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining rings. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Delicious with Lobster Rolls, burgers or hot dogs.

Note from Ricardo

Large sweet onions (like vidalia) are preferable, but you can make great onion rings with any type of onion. Keep the smaller rings for another recipe.

Beer-Battered Onion Rings

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Note from Ricardo

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