FRIED ONION RINGS WITH LIME DIPPING SAUCE

Fried Onion Rings with Lime Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large Vidalia or 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
Oil for deep-fat frying
LIME DIPPING SAUCE:
2/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons spicy brown or horseradish mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Steps:

Cut onion into 1/2 in. slices; separate into rings. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, baking soda and cayenne. Combine egg and buttermilk stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. 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). , In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with onion rings. Serve immediately.

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