Fried Onion Rings
Country Woman
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Meet the Cook: Try these as an accompaniment to hamburgers or fried fish, or with steaks on the grill. The recipe's from my mom, and it's one of her most popular. (As a newlywed 15 years ago, I often found myself on the kitchen "hotline" to her!)
My husband and I have three children - 9,7 and just about to turn 1.
-Marsha Moore, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
SERVINGS: 4-6
CATEGORY: Appetizer
METHOD: Deep-Frying
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + soaking Cook: 15 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet onions
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for deep-fat frying
Directions:
Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and soak for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine egg, water, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne; stir into egg mixture until smooth.
Drain onion rings; dip into batter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 4-6 servings. Editor's Note: Onion rings may be kept warm in a 300° oven while frying remainder of batch.