Onion rings

The buttermilk batter, seasoned with cayenne, yields a golden coating on the fried rings that gets even better when spritzed with lemon juice.

by Delish
Serves
6
Course
Side
Prep. Time
25 Mins
Cook Time
5 Mins
  • Ingredients
  • Method

Ingredients

Method

1

Combine flour, salt, and a pinch of cayenne in a medium bowl.

2

Whisk in buttermilk, beer, egg, and lemon zest, and let stand for 20 minutes.

3

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place a baking sheet on middle rack of oven.

4

Heat oil to 380 degrees in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.

5

Dip a few slices of onion in batter, turning to coat. Gently drop slices into oil. Cook, turning once with a wire-mesh skimmer, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

6

Transfer rings to paper towels, season with salt immediately, then transfer onions to the baking sheet to keep warm.

7

Repeat with remaining onions.

8

Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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