Kentucky Fried Onion Rings

• ONION↗
• large sweet onions, peeled and sliced into 1/3-1/2 inch rings↗2
• DREDGE
• cup all-purpose flour↗1⁄3
• BATTER
• cup self-rising flour1
• tablespoons seasoning (Bulk KFC Original Recipe Seasoning (Copycat))1 1⁄2
• teaspoons granulated sugar↗2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2
• cup cold water1
• beaten egg1
• BREADCRUMB (OPTIONAL)↗
• cup panko breadcrumbs↗1⁄2
• FRYING OIL
• vegetable oil↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   PREHEAT manufacturer's recommended amount of vegetable oil in deep-fryer to 365°F (OR) preheat enough fat to onion rings in a deep heavy stovetop pot to 365°F (use a heat-safe thermometer to gauge).

2. 2

   PEEL then slice 2 large sweet onions into 1/3-1/2 inch rings (you may use all of onion, or just the larger outer rings).

3. 3

   INTO a medium bowl add 1 cup self-rising flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared Recipe #453973, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; MIX ingredients well; WHISK in 1 cup cold water and 1 egg until combined well, without over-mixing.

4. 4

   ADD 1/3 cup all-purpose flour into a small bowl for the DREDGE; FILL another small bowl with 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional) if a panko breading is desired for the final coating.

5. 5

   TOSS a few onion slices in the flour DREDGE until lightly coated.

6. 6

   DIP a few floured onions into the BATTER; REMOVE rings one at a time using a fork or skewer, until 3 or four are battered.

7. 7

   LIGHTLY coat onion rings in panko breadcrumbs, if using, lifting once again onto the fork/skewer.

8. 8

   TILT battered/breaded onion rings off the skewer, onto the surface of hot oil; SHAKE fryer basket gently to prevent onion rings from sinking and sticking (which they inevitably do sometimes).

9. 9

   TURN onion rings once, using the skewer, when light golden on the underside; CONTINUE frying just until light golden brown on both sides (don't overcook!); REPEAT with remaining onion rings.

10. 10

    SEASON with a light sprinkle of salt if desired; SERVE with your favorite condiments and ENJOY!