Oven-Fried Onion Rings

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   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. 2

   Whisk together egg whites, buttermilk, flour, salt, and cayenne in a shallow bowl until smooth.

3. 3

   Separate onion slices into rings and pick out the 12 largest, reserving remainder for another use.

4. 4

   Heat 1-inch of oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.

5. 5

   Working in batches of 4, dredge onions in flour and dip rings into batter, letting excess drip off, then cook in skillet until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.

6. 6

   Transfer rings as browned to a lightly oiled, shallow (1-inch deep) baking pan.

7. 7

   Bake rings in middle of oven, turning once, until crisp and deep golden, 12 to 15 minutes total.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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