Vegetables - Onion Rings

By BlueSchmoo

Nutritional information:
Calories: 155; Calories From Fat: 15; Total Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 30g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 4g; Sodium: 5mg;

Ingredients

• 3 large onions (about 9 to 11 oz. each), peeled and trimmed
• 1 c. flour
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 c. non-alcoholic or regular beer
• vegetable oil

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 21mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut onions crosswise into 1/2" slices; pull apart into rings.

2. Combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper in large bowl. Stir in 1 c. beer, beating with wire whip until foam is gone.

3. Baked version: Toss onion rings in batter. Transfer to plate, letting excess drip off as you transfer. Heat about 1 Tbsp. oil in large 12" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place about half the onion rings in single layer in heated skillet, cook until browned, turning once, about 1-1/2 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining onions. Transfer to ungreased shallow baking pans or cookie sheets, arranging in single layer. Bake at 425° for 6 minutes, or until crisp.

4. Deep fried version: Heat at least 2 inches oil in deep fryer for 5 to 10 minutes or according to fryer directions. (If fryer has a temperature adjustment, set it at 375°F and heat until light goes out.) Drop batter coated onion rings into hot oil (about 10 to 20 at a time). Fry 2 to 4 minutes or until crisp. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Variation: Add 2 tsp. dried thyme, chili powder and ground cumin to batter. After baking or frying, sprinkle crispy rings with additional chili powder, ground cumin or bottled pepper blends, if desired.