FRIED ONION RINGS

Fried Onion Rings image

Provided by crazycookinmama

Categories Onions

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 large vidalia onions or 1 large sweet onion
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

Cut onion into 1/2 inch slices; separate into rings.
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cayenne.
Combine the egg and buttermilk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375°.
Dip onion rings into batter.
Fry a few at a time for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels (keep warm in a 300° oven).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 501.5, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 7.1