Fried Onion Rings

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet onions
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• vegetable oil for deep-frying

Preparation

Step 1

Cut onions into 1/2" slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and soak for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the egg, water, oil and lemon juice in another bowl; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper; stir into egg mixture until smooth. Drain onion rings and dip into batter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1" of oil to 375. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

NOTE: Onion rings may be kept warm in a 300 oven while frying remainder of batch.