Old Diner Beer-battered Onion Rings
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Low Protein, Weeknight, Deep Fried, Less than 4 Hours
Description: If you thought your mother’s onion rings were good, wait until you try this irresistible southern diner version of the classic finger food. Crispy, golden-brown rings of onion enveloped in a flavorful beer batter, these onion rings are sure to become a favorite. Originally sourced from southernlovewithrecipes.com, this recipe is perfect for those craving a taste of the south.
Ingredients:
- 3 large yellow onions
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup beer
- 2 dashes Tabasco sauce
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 203.1
- Fat Content: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 61.4mg
- Sodium Content: 342.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25.8g
- Fiber Content: 1.6g
- Sugar Content: 2.7g
- Protein Content: 6.7g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Onions: Slice the onions crosswise about 1/2 inch thick and carefully separate the slices into rings. You should have approximately 8 cups of rings. Place the rings in a wide shallow dish in as few layers as possible.
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Soak the Onions: In a bowl, whisk together the milk and ice water. Pour the mixture evenly over the onions, ensuring they are well soaked. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning the rings at least once to soak them evenly.
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Make the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, dry mustard, and pepper. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg, then whisk in the vegetable oil, beer, and Tabasco sauce until well mixed. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the egg mixture all at once. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Cover and let stand for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
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Prepare for Frying: Line 2 baking sheets with a double layer of paper towels. Using tongs, remove the onion rings from the milk mixture, shaking off the excess liquid, and let drain on one of the prepared sheets. Pat the onion rings dry with additional paper towels to remove all excess moisture.
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Heat the Oil: In a deep-fat fryer or large heavy saucepan, pour in vegetable oil to a depth of at least 3 inches. Heat the oil until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit on a deep-frying thermometer, or until a bread cube dropped in browns in about 45 seconds.
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Fry the Onion Rings: Stir the batter to ensure it is well mixed. Working in batches, dip the onion rings into the batter, shaking off any excess, and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Fry the rings, turning occasionally with tongs, until they are a deep golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer the cooked onion rings to the other paper towel-lined sheet to drain.
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Serve: Once all the onion rings are cooked, serve them immediately while they’re still hot and crispy. These delicious beer-battered onion rings are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish alongside your favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy these southern-inspired beer-battered onion rings as a delightful treat that’s sure to please your taste buds!
