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Description
Crispy homemade onion rings with a bold Cajun spice kick, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 large yellow onions, sliced into 1/2-inch rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cold beer or club soda
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Separate the onion slices into individual rings.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually whisk in the cold beer or club soda until you have a smooth batter, similar in consistency to pancake batter.
- Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Dip each onion ring into the batter, ensuring it’s fully coated. Let any excess batter drip off.
- Carefully place the battered onion rings into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Fry for 2-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the onion rings with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the batter.
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for crispy, not greasy, onion rings.
- Serve with a spicy remoulade or a creamy ranch dip.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg