Beer Battered Onion Rings
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Beer Battered Onion Rings
Description
Beer Battered Onion Rings begin by soaking peeled onion slices in buttermilk for 10 minutes to tenderize and add moisture. A seasoned flour mixture combined with beer forms the batter, giving the onion rings a light and crisp crust. The onion slices are first dredged in flour to help the batter adhere, then coated with the beer batter. Deep frying is done in about 3 inches of vegetable oil heated to 350°F, cooking the rings until golden and crisp in about 2 to 3 minutes.
The beer adds a subtle yeasty note and bubbles that make the batter light and crunchy. Seasonings of salt, black pepper, and garlic powder provide mild flavor enhancement. Cooling the fried rings on a rack lets excess oil drain without sogginess, preserving crispness.
This recipe is suitable as a snack, side dish, or appetizer. The buttermilk soak softens the onion’s sharpness, balancing the crunch of the exterior coating. The recipe uses basic pantry ingredients with beer for a simple, classic comfort food with familiar texture contrasts.
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion , peeled and sliced into 1/4 thick slices
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cups flour , divided
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup beer (I used Heineken)
- vegetable oil , 3 inches deep
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the onion slices and buttermilk together and let soak for ten minutes while you make the batter.
- In a second large bowl add a half a cup of the flour, salt, black pepper and garlic powder and whisk them together.
- Add the beer and whisk until just combined.
- In a third bowl add the remaining flour.
- Add vegetable oil to a Dutch oven (about 3 inches deep) and heat on medium-high heat to 350 degrees.
- Using tongs remove the onions from the buttermilk and let drip dry.
- Dredge in the flour then through the beer batter one at a time.
- Add to the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a cookie sheet or cooling rack, do not place onto paper towels.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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