HOMEMADE ONION RINGS

Homemade Onion Rings image

Provided by Penny Hall

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp baking powder
2 tsp salt
2 cups club soda
vegetable oil for frying
2 large sweet yellow onions cut into 3/8 inch thick slices and separated into rings.

Steps:

1. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). 1.In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk club soda into mixture 2. Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large soup pot, heat 2 inches of oil over medium heat until hot, but not smoking. Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl. Fry a few onion rings at a time for 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden, turning once during cooking. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter before serving.