EASY BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS

By zircon50

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.