Description

These Beer Battered Onion Rings are a delightful snack or side dish, featuring a crisp, flavorful batter that’s quick to prepare and irresistible to eat. Perfect for game day or a casual dinner, these rings are sure to satisfy your cravings for homemade comfort food.

Ingredients

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2 large onions cut into 1/2" rings
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided
12 ounce bottled beer light beer such as lager or pale ale
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, can substitute with black pepper
3 cups vegetable oil for frying

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Instructions

Heat vegetable oil to 375°F in a large Dutch oven or deep cast iron pot, ensuring oil is at least 2 inches deep. Monitor with a thermometer.
Remove the ends and skin of the onions, then slice into ½-inch thick rounds and separate into rings.
Dredge the onion rings in ½ cup of flour placed in a shallow bowl, shaking off excess flour.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups of flour, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using), then pour in the light beer and whisk until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
In batches of 3 to 4 rings, dip the floured onion rings into the batter, letting excess batter drip off before placing in the hot oil.
Fry each batch for 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on a wire rack above a baking sheet.
Keep the fried onion rings warm in a 170°F oven while frying the remaining batches, allowing the oil to return to 375°F between frying.

Notes

Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying to achieve crispy rings.
Adjust spices to your taste, adding more or less cayenne pepper as preferred.
Use an instant-read thermometer to quickly check oil temperature.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg