Best Crunchy Chili Onion Rings Recipes

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 12-ounce bottle dark beer (preferably Mexican)
12 6-inch corn tortillas, coarsely torn
2 large onions, peeled
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)

Steps:

Mix flour, chili powder, and salt in medium bowl. Pour beer into small bowl. Finely grind tortillas in processor; transfer to deep bowl.
Line large baking sheet with foil. Cut onions crosswise into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick rounds. Separate rounds into rings. Dip 1 onion ring into flour mixture, then beer, flour again and beer again, then add to bowl with ground tortillas and toss to coat. Using wooden skewer, transfer coated ring to sheet of foil. Repeat with remaining onion rings.
Pour oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 1 inch. Rest top of deep-fry thermometer against edge of skillet, submerging bulb end in oil. Heat oil to 370°F to 380°F. Fry onion rings, 4 at a time until golden brown, maintaining temperature, about 3 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.

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Provided by iris5555

Categories Onions

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (1 lb) vidalia onion, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch slices and separated into rings
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I used about 1/4 tsp)

Steps:

Heat oil to 375 degrees in deep fat fryer.
Combine onion rings and buttermilk in a large bowl.
Mix dry ingredients in another large bowl.
Remove 1/3 of onion rings from buttermilk.
Add to flour mixture and toss to coat.
Place coated onion rings in hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer onion rings to paper towels to drain.
Repeat with remaining 2 batches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.6, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 1008.9, Carbohydrate 53.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 9.7, Protein 9.2

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
1 1-pound Vidalia onion, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, then seperated into rings
3 cups buttermilk
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

Pour vegetable oil into heavy large deep skillet. Rest top of deep-fry thermometer against edge of skillet, submerging bulb end in oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 375°F
Meanwhile, combine onion rings and buttermilk in large bowl. Mix flour, cornmeal, chili powder, cumin, salt, and cayenne in another large bowl. Remove 1/3 of onion rings from buttermilk; add to flour mixture and toss well to coat.
Add coated onion rings to oil; fry until golden brown, adjusting heat as needed to maintain oil temperature, about 3 minutes. Using tongs, transfer onion rings to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining onion rings in 2 more batches. Transfer onion rings to platter. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired, and serve.
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