Fiesta Fried Onion Rings

Fiesta Fried Onion Rings

Adapted from a recipe card in "Cooking with Beer".
For Christmas 2019 my Mom gave me a cookbook, specifically 'Cooking With Beer' recipe card set and that is where this recipe comes from. This sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large white onions
  • 1 cup club soda
  • 1/2 cup beer
  • 1 egg white, whisked until frothy
  • 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 packet chili seasoning mix, about a 1.24 oz packet, divided
  • cooking oil, for frying, as needed
  • 1 cup queso sauce, or cheese sauce, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Slice onions into 1/2 inch slices and separate into rings, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the club soda, beer, egg white until well combined.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups flour, the cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of the chili seasoning mix. Stir until well combined then let sit for 15 minutes.
  • Add 1-2 inches of oil to a large saucepan and heat to 180 C (350 F). While the oil is heating, line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Place 3/4 cup of flour in a shallow dish. Dip each onion ring into the flour, coat and evenly shake off excess flour (use an additional 1/4 of flour if needed).
  • Dip floured onion rings in small batches into the prepared batter, and let the excess batter to drain off.
  • Carefully lower rings into the hot oil using a long handled fork, skewer, or tongs. Fry 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Repeat deep frying the rings until all are cooked.
  • Sprinkle the onion rings with remaining chili seasoning.
  • Serve with queso sauce or your favorite cheese sauce, enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.

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