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flameUnder 30 mins
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Prep30 min
Serves4 to 6 as an appetizer or side dish
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions (about 2 pounds total)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 1/2 cups cornstarch
- 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 1/2 cups Anchor Steam beer
- 2 cups sparkling mineral water
- 1 large egg
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable oil (or more depending on vessel), for frying
- Special Equipment:
- deep fry/candy thermometer, 2 heat-safe cooling racks, 2 rimmed baking sheets
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F. Set two cooling racks over two rimmed baking sheets.
- Cut onions crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices and separate into rings. Reserve small inner rings for another use. Add 1 cup flour to a large bowl. Toss rings in flour and let sit 30 minutes.
- When ready to fry, whisk together remaining 2 cups flour, cornstarch, garlic and onion powder, cayenne, sugar and salt in a large bowl. In another large bowl, whisk together the beer, water, and egg. Gradually whisk the dry mixture to the wet mixture.
- Heat an inch of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it registers 350°F on a deep fry/candy thermometer. Working in batches to prevent crowding, dredge the onion rings in the batter and immediately drop into the oil. Cook onion rings, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes total. Transfer cooked rings to the cooling racks set over the baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt and keep warm in oven while frying remaining batches.
Originally published at Epicurious.com. Reproduced for personal collection.