Kick A%% Fried Onion Rings

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine the buttermilk, hot pepper sauce and sugar in a medium bowl until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, Old Bay, salt and pepper in a shallow baking dish.

4. 4

   Peel and cut the onions into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

5. 5

   Separate the onion slices into rings and towel dry.

6. 6

   Dip the rings in the buttermilk and shake off the excess liquid.

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   Dredge the rings in the flour mixture, shake off the excess.

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   Meanwhile, heat the oil to 400 degrees over medium-high heat in a large heavy pan.

9. 9

   Add the onions to form a single layer on the oil's surface and cook until golden brown, no more than 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Using tongs, transfer the onions to the paper towel-lined plate.

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    Let stand 2 minutes to drain, then carefully transfer to the rack in the warm oven.

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    Repeat till all are fried.

13. 13

    Season with salt!

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    Serve!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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