Cornmeal gives these deep-fried onion rings a bit of crunch with their crispness in a zesty breading with authentic Southern flair.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
1360 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. Line 2 additional baking sheets or 1 tray with paper towels; set aside.
Step 2
Place 1 1/2 cups of flour in a shallow bowl. Pour the milk into a second shallow bowl. In a third bowl, stir together the cornmeal, 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and black pepper.
Step 3
Dip the onion rings first into the plain flour, then into the milk, and last into the cornmeal mixture. Place the breaded rings on the wax paper-lined baking sheets.
Step 4
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, or deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
Step 5
Fry the onion rings a few at a time in the hot oil so they are not crowded, until golden brown. Drain on paper towel-lined baking sheets, and serve immediately.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1 quart oil for deep frying
1 ½ cups yellow cornmeal
¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
3 large Vidalia onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices, and separated into rings
