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Fantastic Onion Ring Batter

This onion ring batter recipe involves just 5 ingredients for deliciously crunchy homemade onion rings to serve as an appetizer at parties.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large onions cut into rings
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup sparkling water chilled

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients. Make sure your onions are sliced evenly for similar frying times.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Slowly pour in the chilled sparkling water, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
  4. Heat oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Keep it at a steady temperature for even crisping.
  5. Dip each onion ring into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
  6. Fry rings in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  7. Drain on paper towels, season with a pinch of salt, and serve hot.
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