Ingredients:
Canola oil for frying
1 ¼ cup unsifted all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
4 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 cup water
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 large sweet onion, sliced into ¼ inch rings
¼ teaspoon salt
Directions:
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In large skillet, heat ¾ inch oil until deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F (190°C).
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In medium size bowl, combine 1-cup flour, cornstarch, sugar, and red pepper. Stir in water and eggs until batter is just combined. Place remaining ¼ cup flour in wide mouthed bowl or pie plate.
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In batches, coat onion slices with flour then dip coated rings into batter and place into hot oil. Fry onion rings until crispy and golden on one side; turn and fry until golden on the other side - about 6 minutes in all.
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Drain cooked rings on paper towels and keep warm until ready to serve. Season rings with salt, or do it the southern way, and serve with powdered sugar!
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