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Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Perfectly crunchy beer-battered onion rings. Serve alongside your favorite burger or all by themselves for game day food.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 487 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet onions peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 3 cups beer divided
  • 2 teaspoons malt vinegar can substitute cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 2 quarts peanut oil can substitute vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large, resealable plastic bag, place the onions, 2 cups of the beer, the vinegar, ½ teaspoon of the salt and ½ teaspoon of the pepper. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours (do not leave them for more than 2 hours, as the onions will get soggy).
  2. Add the oil to a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot (it should come to a depth of about 2 inches). Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels and set aside.
  3. While the oil is heating, prepare the batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Slowly whisk in ¾ cup of the remaining beer until just combined (the batter will be lumpy). Whisk in remaining beer, if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time. The batter should fall from the whisk in a steady stream and leave a slight trail across the batter.
  4. Remove the onions from the beer marinade, separate into rings and pat dry with paper towels. (Be sure that the onions are completely dry, or the batter will run off of them and not stick.) Transfer one-third of the onion rings to the bowl with the batter, turning to coat each one.
  5. Once the oil reaches 350 degrees F, begin frying the onion rings, dropping them one at a time into the hot oil with a pair of tongs. Be sure not to overcrowd the pot, or they will stick together. Fry the onion rings for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping them over halfway through cooking. Using tongs, a slotted spatula or spoon, or a spider skimmer, remove the fried onion rings to the paper towel-lined baking sheet. Allow the oil to return to 350 degrees F and continue frying in batches. Season the onion rings with salt and pepper and serve immediately with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce (see below).

Notes

  • Notes:
  • Notes
  • An ale or lager is recommended for the beer in this recipe.
  • Nutritional values are based on one serving
  • An ale or lager is recommended for the beer in this recipe.
  • If you want to keep the onion rings warm before serving, heat the oven to 200 degrees and after draining and seasoning the onion rings, transfer them to the warmed oven.
  • My favorite dipping sauce is this Outback Bloomin' Onion Dipping Sauce recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 612mg (26%) Potassium 370mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin C 7.9mg (9%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487

% Daily Value*

Calories 487kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 612mg 26%
Potassium 370mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 9%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.