Red Onion Rings

Name: Red Onion Rings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 large red onion; 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided; 1 egg white; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Oil for deep-fat frying

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 2 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

DELICIOUS and yummy describes these onion rings. Not only does the batter coat well, but fries up light and crunchy, with a little kick from the secret ingredient, cayenne.

Ingredients

1/2 large red onion
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 egg white
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

Cut onion into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons flour, egg white, buttermilk, salt and cayenne until blended. Coat onion rings with remaining flour, then dip in buttermilk mixture.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 302 calories, 15g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 383mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

DELICIOUS and yummy describes these onion rings. Not only does the batter coat well, but fries up light and crunchy, with a little kick from the secret ingredient, cayenne.

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