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Fried Onion Rings Recipe

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Field editor Christine Wilson of Sellersville, Pennsylvania shared this appealing appetizer. Sweet Vidalia onion rings are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then served with a cool and zesty lime dipping sauce.

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Fried Onion Rings Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

15 5 20

Ingredients

1 large Vidalia or sweet onion
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
Oil for deep-fat frying
LIME DIPPING SAUCE:
2/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons spicy brown or horseradish mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Directions

Cut onion into 1/2 in. slices; separate into rings. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cayenne. Combine egg and buttermilk stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Dip onion rings into batter. Fry a few at a time for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels(keep warm in a 300° oven).
In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with onion rings. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

Originally published as Fried Onion Rings in Taste of Home April/May 2003, p61

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