Beer Battered Onion Rings

Beer-Battered Onion Rings

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

½ teaspoon cayenne powder

½ teaspoon salt

a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper

1 egg, beaten

2 bottles lager style beer, as needed

2 large yellow onions, cut into ½ inch thick rounds, rings separated

neutral oil, for frying

Whisk together the flour and spices in a large bowl. Make a well and add in the egg and about ½ of one bottle of beer. Whisk together. Add as much beer as needed to reach a pourable yet thick consistency (we used all the beer.)

Heat 2 inches of oil in a large Dutch oven or similar heavy-bottomed pot to 350˚F. Working in batches, dip the onion rings into the batter then carefully lower into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on a paper-towel lined plate. Continue frying in batches until all of the onion rings have been cooked. Lightly salt the onion rings as you remove them from the oil. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.