DEEP-FRIED ONION RINGS

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Bermuda onions are covered in a buttermilk batter and deep-fried. Can be reheated in a warm oven to serve.

Provided by Elle

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 large Bermuda onions, sliced into 1/3-inch rings
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups corn oil, or as needed

Steps:

Soak onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Whisk flour, buttermilk, egg, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Dip onion rings in batter, working in batches; fry battered onion rings in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 24.5 mg, Fat 56.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 267.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g