Supercrispy Onion Rings
Supercrispy Onion Rings
From Food and Wine
Ingredients
- 2 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
3 cups cake flour
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling
2 1/2 to 3 cups chilled club soda
2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices and separated into rings
Directions
- In a very large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 365°F.
- In a bowl, whisk the cake flour with the cornstarch, baking soda and 2 teaspoons of kosher salt. Add 2 1/2 cups of the club soda and whisk until smooth; the batter should be thick but pourable. If necessary, add the remaining 1/2 cup of club soda, a few tablespoons at a time.
- Working with 6 to 8 onion rings at a time, dip them in the batter until completely coated; as you pull the rings from the batter, scrape some of the excess against the side of the bowl.
- Carefully add the onion rings to the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Drain the onion rings on paper towels.
- Sprinkle the onion rings with salt and serve immediately or keep warm in an oven on low heat while you coat and fry the rest.
Serves 8.
Information
- Category
- Vegetables, Side Dishes