Cajun Beer-Battered Onion Rings

• large sweet onions↗3

  peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings

• flour↗2 1⁄4 cups
• cajun seasoning2 teaspoons

  (or to taste)

• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• cornmeal↗1⁄4 cup
• beer↗2 cups

  use a light-coloured beer for this

• large egg↗1

  lightly beaten

• oil

  for frying

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place the onion rings in a large bowl of ice water; let stand for 35 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain then place on paper towels; pat dry well.

3. 3

   In a bowl combine flour with Cajun seasoning, baking powder, salt and cornmeal; mix to combine.

4. 4

   Add in the beer and egg; stir until thoroughly blended and smooth; chill for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Dip the onion rings into the batter coating well on both sides.

6. 6

   Heat 3-inches oil in a Dutch oven to 375 degrees.

7. 7

   Drop the onion rings a few at a time into hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.

8. 8

   Drain and serve immediately.

9. 9

   Delicious!