Half Onion Rings Recipe
Make Half Onion Rings Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Method
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- 1
Prep onion
From the half onion, slice into rings about 1/4 inch thick. Separate into individual rings and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Make the dry coating
In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- 3
Prepare the beer batter
In a separate bowl, whisk the cold beer until smooth and lump-free.
- 4
Dredge the rings
Toss the onion rings in the dry coating, ensuring an even light coat on all sides.
- 5
Dip into batter
Dip each dry-coated ring into the beer batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- 6
Optional extra crust
Optional: return the battered rings to the dry coating for an extra crust layer.
- 7
Heat the oil
Pour 250 ml of vegetable oil into a deep skillet and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry the rings
Fry the rings in batches until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per batch, turning once for even color.
- 9
Drain and season
Transfer the fried onion rings to paper towels to drain. Season with a pinch of salt and serve immediately.
