Spicy Onion Rings
serves 4-6
The batter for these spicy onion rings crisps up perfectly thanks to the club soda, and if you keep the oil hot, the onion rings will be virtually grease-free.
Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.
1 cup buttermilk
2 to 2 drops hot sauce
3 eggs
1/2 cup club soda
2 very large onions (over 1 pound each), cut into 3/4-inch rings and separated
3 cups oil
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon paprika
prep: 15 minutes
total: 25 minutes
large mixing bowl
whisk
large, deep pot
thermometer
paper towels
plate
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, a few drops of hot sauce and the eggs. Stir in the club soda and toss the onion rings in the mixture. Allow to soak 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large, deep pot, heat the oil to 350F.
3. Whisk together the flour, paprika and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper.
4. Drain the onion rings and toss with the flour. Carefully drop about 4 onion rings into the hot oil, cook until golden brown, flipping once. Remove to paper towel-lined plates and repeat for remaining onions. Sprinkle with salt immediately after removing from oil, and serve hot.
