Fried Onion Rings with Lime Dipping Sauce
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
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.
Ingredients
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1 large Vidalia or sweet onion
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cornmeal
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 egg
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1 cup buttermilk
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Oil for deep-fat frying
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LIME DIPPING SAUCE:
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2/3 cup mayonnaise
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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2 tablespoons spicy brown or horseradish mustard
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1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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).
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3.
In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with onion rings. Serve immediately.
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