Buttermilk Batter-Fried Onion Rings

By jsides

These are best served the moment they come out of the fryer. From Southern Living.

Ingredients

• 2 large onions
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• peanut oil

Preparation

Step 1

1 Cut onions into 1/2-inch slices, and separate into rings. 2 Set aside. 3 Whisk together flour and next 4 ingredients until smooth. 4 Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. 5 Dip onion rings in batter, coating well. 6 Fry, a few rings at a time, until golden. 7 Drain on paper towels. 8 Serve immediately.