Beer-Battered Onion Rings Recipe

Name: Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; cayenne pepper; ¾ cup buttermilk; ¾ cup beer, lager or ¾ cup pilsner beer; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grateed; 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 2 large white onions, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices, separated into rings; sea salt, preferably Maldon; 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
cayenne pepper
¾ cup buttermilk
¾ cup beer, lager or ¾ cup pilsner beer
1 large egg
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grateed
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
2 large white onions, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices, separated into rings
sea salt, preferably Maldon
1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving

1
Combine flour, salt, and pinch of cayenne in a medium bowl.
2
Whisk in buttermilk, beer egg and lemon zest, and let stand for 20 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 200F Place a baking sheet on middle rack of oven.
4
Heat oil to 380F in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
5
Dip a few slices of onion in batter, turning to coat.
6
Gently drop slices into oil.
7
Cook, turning once with a wire-mesh skimmer, until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
8
Transfer to paper towels, season immediately with salt, then transfer to the baking sheet to keep warm.
9
Repeat with remaining onions.
10
Adjust heat as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature.
11
Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

2599

kcal

Calories

277

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, cayenne pepper, ¾ cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Beer-Battered Onion Rings falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beer-Battered Onion Rings

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