Southwestern Onion Rings Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Slice the onions in 1/4" slices and separate the rings.
• Put the rings in a bowl and add the buttermilk to cover the onions.
• Soak for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Beat together the eggs and water in another bowl.
• Combine the flour, salt, chili powder, cayenne, sugar, garlic powder and cumin in a shallow dish.
• Drain the onion rings.
• Dip the rings first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
• Fry the onion rings, a few at a time, in 1" of oil heated to 375 degrees until golden brown on each side.
• Drain and serve immediately.

SOUTHWESTERN ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Cut onions into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a large bowl; cover with buttermilk and soak for 30 minutes, stirring twice. , In a shallow dish, beat eggs and water. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, chili powder, cayenne, sugar, garlic powder and cumin. Drain onion rings; dip in egg mixture, then roll in flour mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

SOUTHWESTERN ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Place buttermilk in large bowl. Add onion rings and toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes or up to 1 hour, turning onions occasionally.
• Pour enough oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 3 inches. Heat to 350°F.
• Mix flour, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne in large bowl. Remove 1 handful of onion rings from buttermilk; add to flour mixture and toss to coat. Add onion rings to oil; cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels and drain. Repeat with remaining onion rings in batches. Mound in bowl and serve.

GRANDMA'S ONION RINGS (SOUTHERN STYLE)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the flour in a shallow baking pan, and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, milk, vinegar, and remaining salt and pepper until frothy.
• Dip the onion rings in the wet ingredients then into the flour mixture until coated. Then dip in the egg white mixture again, and then into the flour again.
• Fry onion rings in the hot oil a few at a time so they are not crowded, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.