These onion rings delivery big crunch, rich oniony flavour and are the perfect snack for a game night.
Directions for: Beer Battered Onion Rings
Ingredients
4 cups canola oil or peanut oil
1 cup sour cream
cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
cup red bell peppers, roasted
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp pepper, fresh cracked
2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp white wine
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
2 yellow onions, sweeter the better, Vidalia or Texas sweets
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 tsp garlic, granulated
12 oz beer, medium body
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan
Directions
1. In a Dutch oven heat oil to 350F.
2. In a food processor combine sour cream, mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, white wine and minced garlic, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Cut onions 1/2-inch thick, remove dark exterior of onions, separate into rings and soak in buttermilk for 1 hour.
4. Combine 1 cup of flour, remaining salt, pepper, and garlic, mix thoroughly. In a medium bowl combine beer and 1 cup of flour, mix thoroughly.
5. Remove onion rings from buttermilk, shake off excess, dredge in flour, shake off excess, then dip in beer batter. Drop some onion rings in oil and continue process, being sure not to crowd rings as they will stick together. When golden, remove and let drain on paper towels.
6. Garnish with Parmesan.
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