Crisp Fried BEER - BATTERED ONION RINGS - How to make ONION RINGS Recipe

Lip Lickin' BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS at their BEST!! Rings of sweet Georgia's Vidalia Onions dipped into a light beer batter then fried until crisp & golden. Click on "Show more" below for recipe...

CRISPY FRIED BEER-BATTERED ONION RINGS

2 medium onions (about 12 ounces) cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds and separated into individuals rings

1 cup flour, extra flour to toss onion ring in...before dipping in batter

• 3 cups vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer, refrigerated until cold

1. In a large mixing bowl...whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, paprika and black pepper. Slowly whisk in beer until completely smooth.
2. Add oil into a 3 quart Dutch oven or heavy bottom pan over medium heat (heat oil about 4-7 minutes).
3. Using a plastic or paper bag...toss onion rings in extra flour, about 1/2 cup
4. Add one third of flour coated onion rings in beer batter and mix gently to coat.
5. With skewer or fork remove each onion ring, one at a time, shaking off extra batter. Add to hot oil. Fry 2 minutes on each side, turning only once.
6. Transfer fried onion ring to paper towels and sprinkle on salt, if desired.
7. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200 degrees F oven for up to 30 minutes.