HOT ONION RINGS

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What's better than a big platter of blazing-hot onion rings? We can't think of a thing. For best results, use sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla in this recipe. The sweetness of the onions pairs well with the spice of the cayenne.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup beer
2 eggs
Generous pinch of cayenne, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 quarts peanut or canola oil for frying
3 large sweet onions, approximately 1 1/2 pounds, peeled and sliced thinly into rings

Steps:

In a bowl, mix together the flour, beer, eggs, pepper, salt and Worcestershire sauce. In a deep-fryer or in a large heavy pot, heat the oil. It should be at least 3 inches deep, but more is better. When the oil is hot, drop in a teaspoon of batter to be sure it sizzles.
Gently drop the rings into batter and cook until nicely browned on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon or spider strainer. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 554, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 137 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams