Hand-battered Onion Rings Recipe
Served with Chipotle Ranch Sauce
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Ingredients
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Onion Rings
Chipotle Ranch Sauce
Method
Onion Rings
- 1
Prepare the Onions
Peel the onions and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rings. Separate the rings and set aside.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined. Gradually add cold water while whisking until you achieve a smooth batter.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat the Onion Rings
Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off before placing it in the hot oil.
- 5
- 6
Chipotle Ranch Sauce
- 7
Prepare the Sauce
In a blender or food processor, combine ranch dressing, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- 8
Adjust to Taste
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more chipotle for heat or more ranch for creaminess as desired.
- 9
Serve
Transfer the chipotle ranch sauce to a serving bowl and serve alongside the hand-battered onion rings.