Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Name: Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 large yellow onions (about 2 pounds total); 1 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 1 1/2 cups cornstarch; 1 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 2 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 2 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling; 1 1 1/2 cups Anchor Steam beer; 1 2 cups sparkling mineral water; 1 1 large egg; 1 4 to 6 cups vegetable oil (or more depending on vessel), for frying; 1 deep fry/candy thermometer; 1 2 heat-safe cooling racks; 1 2 rimmed baking sheets

From the kitchen of Carly

Crispy, golden rings with a shatteringly light beer batter and serious spice from cayenne and garlic powder. The cornstarch keeps them impossibly crunchy outside while the onions turn tender and sweet inside. Pure fried glory.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

12 large yellow onions (about 2 pounds total)
13 cups all-purpose flour, divided
11 1/2 cups cornstarch
12 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
12 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
12 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
12 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
11 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
11 1/2 cups Anchor Steam beer
12 cups sparkling mineral water
11 large egg
14 to 6 cups vegetable oil (or more depending on vessel), for frying
1deep fry/candy thermometer
12 heat-safe cooling racks
12 rimmed baking sheets

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°F. Set two cooling racks over two rimmed baking sheets.
Cut onions crosswise into 1/2-inch thick slices and separate into rings. Reserve small inner rings for another use. Add 1 cup flour to a large bowl. Toss rings in flour and let sit 30 minutes.
When ready to fry, whisk together remaining 2 cups flour, cornstarch, garlic and onion powder, cayenne, sugar and salt in a large bowl. In another large bowl, whisk together the beer, water, and egg. Gradually whisk the dry mixture to the wet mixture.
Heat an inch of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it registers 350°F on a deep fry/candy thermometer. Working in batches to prevent crowding, dredge the onion rings in the batter and immediately drop into the oil. Cook onion rings, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes total. Transfer cooked rings to the cooling racks set over the baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt and keep warm in oven while frying remaining batches.