Description
Beer Battered Onion Rings are the ultimate crispy snack, combining a golden, crunchy exterior with sweet, tender onions. Perfect for game day, movie nights, or any gathering, these delightful rings serve as an appetizer, side dish, or topping for burgers. Enjoy them fresh and hot with your favorite dipping sauces for a mouthwatering experience that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet onions (like Vidalia or Walla Walla)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light lager or ale
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and slice the onions into ½-inch thick rings. Soak in ice water for 30 minutes to maintain crispness.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add beer until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to about 2 inches deep.
- Pat dry the onion rings, coat them in batter, and carefully drop into the hot oil.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy; avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 onion rings (80g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg