Southwestern Onion Rings

Southwestern Onion Rings photo
prep time:
10 min .
total time:
20 min + soaking
Makes 8 servings
EmilyEmily Windham

ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

directions

  • 1

    Cut onions into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a large bowl; cover with buttermilk and soak for 30 minutes, stirring twice.

  • 2

    In a shallow dish, beat eggs and water. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, chili powder, cayenne, sugar, garlic powder and cumin. Drain onion rings; dip in egg mixture, then roll in flour mixture.

  • 3

    In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

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