3 large sweet onions, sliced 1/4
1 and
1 separated into rings
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
2/3 cup water
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp melted butter
1 oil for frying
Directions
Soak the onion rings in ice water for at least 1/2 hour. Pat the onion
rings dry with paper towels. Sift together the baking powder, flour
and salt. Combine the egg, water, and lemon juice and beat until
frothy. Stir this into the dry ingredients just until blended. Add
butter. Dip onion rings into batter, a few at a time. Drop into 375
deg. F. oil. Fry 2 minutes on each side, turning once. Drain on
absorbent paper. Keep hot in slow oven (325 deg. F.) until all are
cooked. Don't crowd them in the fryer.
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Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Batter Crisp Onion Rings recipe.
