FRIED ONION RINGS

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Meet the Cook: Try these as an accompaniment to hamburgers or fried fish, or with steaks on the grill. The recipe's from my mom, and it's one of her most popular. (As a newlywed 15 years ago, I often found myself on the kitchen "hotline" to her!) My husband and I have three children - 9,7 and just about to turn 1. -Marsha Moore, Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large sweet onions
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Additional oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

Cut onions into 1/2-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and soak for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the egg, water, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne; stir into egg mixture until smooth. , Drain onion rings; dip into batter. 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 one each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.