Beer Battered Onion Rings

Fish Recipes

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups beer, room temperature

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

2 large Vidalia or sweet yellow onions

Vegetable oil

Pour 3-inches of oil into a heavy saucepan. Preheat to 370-degrees.

To prepare batter-

Thoroughly whisk together flour, seasoning and beer. Let batter stand covered at room temperature for at least two hours.

To prepare onions-

Peel, slice ¼-inch thick and separate onions into rings. Place on a baking sheet covered with paper towels. Lightly cover and let dry for about 1 hour.

To fry-

Using tongs, dip a few onion rings into the batter and then put into the hot oil. Fry until light golden brown. Drain between paper towels.

Yield: 6 servings.

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S. Home Economist