Fried Onion Rings

Name: Fried Onion Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large sweet onions; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon canola 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; Additional oil for deep-fat frying

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

Ingredients

2 large sweet onions
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon canola 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
Additional 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 the egg, water, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Combine the 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 one each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Editor's Note: Onion rings may be kept warm in a 300° oven while frying remainder of batch.

Originally published as Fried Onion Rings in Country Woman September/October 1996

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ms11145

Mar 3, 2018

I liked the kick that the cayenne pepper gives these.
JanetteAnn

Nov 20, 2012

I find this recipe easy to make and it turns out every time. I actually use this recipe on top of my green bean casserole in place of the fried onions that you buy. It tastes great!
Sunnyday4me112

Aug 21, 2010

These were delicious! I will make these again but, I will definately double the batter.
smokeyandsonny

Feb 28, 2010

This is the best recipe that I have gotten for onion rings. I left out the cayenne. Thanks
shadeofblu

Dec 31, 2009

It's not my favorite! It seems there is something missing!