Ingredients
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- 2 large sweet onions (like Vidalia), sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 2 large eggs
- Oil for frying
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Hot sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare onions: Peel and slice onions into thick rings.
- Make batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add buttermilk and eggs until smooth.
- Coat onion rings: Dip each ring into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Heat oil: In a deep pot or fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry rings: Cook in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain: Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy with the prepared sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg