Cornmeal Fried Onion Rings

By Roger829

Ingredients

• spanish onion 2 larges (or 3 yellow onions)
• buttermilk 2 cups
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper
• flour 1 1/2 cups
• yellow cornmeal 1/4 cup
• vegetable oil 1 quart

Preparation

Step 1

Peel the onions, slice them 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, and separate them into rings
Combine the buttermilk, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, i teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl
Add the onion rings, toss well and allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes. (The onion rings can sit in the buttermilk for a few hours)
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Set aside
When you are ready to fry the onion rings, preheat the oven to 200°
Line a baking sheet with paper towels
Heat the oil to 350°
Working in batches, lift some of the onions out of the buttermilk, and dredge them in the flour mixture
Drop into the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes, until golden brown, turning them once with tongs
Don't crowd them
Place the finished onion rings on the baking sheet, sprinkle liberally with salt, and keep them warm in the oven
They will remain crisp in the oven for up to 30 minutes
Serve Hot