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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.
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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.