Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Ingredients

• •2 whole large yellow onions
• •3 cups all-purpose flour
• •1½ cups cornstarch
• •2½ teaspoons garlic powder
• •2½ teaspoons onion powder
• •2½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
• •2½ teaspoons granulated sugar
• •1½ tablespoons kosher salt
• •1½ cups Anchor Steam beer
• •2 cups sparkling mineral water
• •1 whole large egg
• •4 cups vegetable oil
• •1 piece deep fry/candy thermometer
• •2 pieces heat-safe cooling racks
• •2 pieces rimmed baking sheets

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 250°F. Set two cooling racks over two rimmed baking sheets.

   5 min

2. 2.

   Cut onions crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices and separate into rings. Reserve small inner rings for another use. Add 1 cup flour to a large bowl. Toss rings in flour and let sit 30 minutes.

   35 min

3. 3.

   When ready to fry, whisk together remaining 2 cups flour, cornstarch, garlic and onion powder, cayenne, sugar and salt in a large bowl. In another large bowl, whisk together the beer, water, and egg. Gradually whisk the dry mixture to the wet mixture.

   10 min

4. 4.

   Heat an inch of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it registers 350°F on a deep fry/candy thermometer. Working in batches to prevent crowding, dredge the onion rings in the batter and immediately drop into the oil. Cook onion rings, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes total. Transfer cooked rings to the cooling racks set over the baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt and keep warm in oven while frying remaining batches.

   30 min