Beer Battered Deep Fried Onion Rings

Beer Battered Deep Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients:

1 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder (optional but really good)
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 cup beer
1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion
Peanut oil for frying

Instructions:

Combine dry ingredients in a medium sized shallow bowl. Whisk in egg yolks and beer. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

Peel and slice onion to desired width, separate layers.

Place oil in a heavy bottomed pan, about 2 inches deep. Heat to a temperature of 350 degrees.

Dip onion rings, one at a time in batter then carefully place in hot oil. Fry for about 1 minute then flip over and fry for another minute, until golden on both sides. Remove from oil and let drain on paper towels before serving.

Add salt and malt vinegar, as desired.

Enjoy...