Southwestern Onion Rings

By á-2144

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet onions
• 2-1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• oil for deep-fat frying

Preparation

Step 1

Cut onions into 1/4 inch slices; separate into rings. Place in bowl; cover with buttermilk and soak for 30 minutes, stirring twice. In another bowl, beat egs and water. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, chili powder, cayenne, sugar, garlic powder, and cumin. Drain onion rings; dip in egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375F. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.