Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Crispy, golden-brown onion rings made with a flavorful beer batter featuring Anchor Steam beer, seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and a hint of cayenne for a perfect appetizer or side dish.
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.
Preheat oven to 250°F. Set two cooling racks over two rimmed baking sheets.
5 min
- 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.
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.
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