Cajun Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

Just wait until you try these onion rings!!!! These are still wonderful without the Cajun seasoning too! Adjust the Cajun seasoning to taste. Use a sweet onion such as Vidalia or Spanish for this. If you don't have any Cajun seasoning handy you can use seasoned salt and 1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 large sweet onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 2 cups beer (use a light-coloured beer for this)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• oil (for frying)

Directions:

1. Place the onion rings in a large bowl of ice water; let stand for 35 minutes.
2. Drain then place on paper towels; pat dry well.
3. In a bowl combine flour with Cajun seasoning, baking powder, salt and cornmeal; mix to combine.
4. Add in the beer and egg; stir until thoroughly blended and smooth; chill for 20 minutes.
5. Dip the onion rings into the batter coating well on both sides.
6. Heat 3-inches oil in a Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
7. Drop the onion rings a few at a time into hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
8. Drain and serve immediately.
9. Delicious!