Crispy Buttermilk Onion Rings

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 3 or 4 Spanish-type onions
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra for frying
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Peel onions and cut into 1/3-inch slices; separate into rings.

Pour buttermilk into large shallow dish; add onion rings and soak for 30 minutes.

In a large shallow dish, combine flour, water, baking powder, salt, egg, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth.

In a skillet, heat oil for frying on medium-high heat. Remove onion rings from buttermilk and dip into flour mixture; place in skillet and fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain onion rings on paper towels.

Notes:
If your onions are small, use 4. These rings come out crunchiest when made in an electric skillet, because it's easier to keep the oil at a consistent temperature.