CRUNCHY CHILI ONION RINGS

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Modified slightly from the April 2006 Bon Appetit. I found that the original quantities of milk and dry ingredients were about twice as much as needed so I halved those amounts.

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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