Onion Rings

 Yummy!  Batter stays on well and browns nicely.  This recipe is by Marsha Moore, Poplar Bluff, Missouri and submitted to Taste of Home.  Mom used large yellow onions on this and they were great! If you have leftovers, use a toaster oven to reheat or they will be a little soggy.

Onion Rings

2 large sweet onions
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup  water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 to 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/8 50 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil for deep fat frying

 Cut onions into 1/2 inch slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and soak for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine egg, water, oil and lemon juice in a bowl. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne; stir into egg mixture until smooth.

Drain onion rings; dip into batter. In an electic skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375F. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 4-6 servings

Editor's Note: Onion rings may be keep warm in a 300F oven while frying remainder of batch.