Deep-Fried Onion Rings

Submitted By: Marie Delffs

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1¼ teaspoons salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Oil for deep-frying

Instructions

Cut onions into ½-inch slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and soak for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine egg, water, oil, and lemon juice in a bowl; mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper; stir into egg mixture until smooth.
Drain onion rings; dip each one into batter. Heat oil to 375° in a deep-fryer or electric skillet with 1 inch of oil. Fry a few at a time for one to two minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Keep onion rings warm in a 300° oven as the remainder of the batch is being fried.