CORNMEAL ONION RINGS

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My husband says these onion rings are the best he's ever eaten. The cornmeal and pecans give them a special crunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds onions
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk until blended. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, pecans, salt and pepper. Dip onion rings in egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture., 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 on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.