Buttermilk Batter-Fried Onion Rings

By ctozzi

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.