Crispy Onion Rings

Ingredients

• 4-5 medium sized yellow onions
• 1 1/2 cups beer (that is flat)
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• shortening (for frying, I use Crisco 0 trans fat)
• salt

Directions

1. 1

   Combine flour, cornmeal, and beer.

2. 2

   Cover bowl and let sit at room temperature for about 3 hours (longer is ok).

3. 3

   Cut onions into 1/4 inch slices. Speparate into rings.

4. 4

   Heat shortening in deep fryer or large heavy skillet.

5. 5

   (I use my wok).

6. 6

   Using fork dip onion rings into batter. Place in hot fat (375).

7. 7

   Fry until golden, turning if needed.

8. 8

   Drain on absorbent paper.

9. 9

   Salt to taste and serve immediately.

10. 10

    Tip.They will stick together, but this is what makes them so yummy.

11. 11

    just keep turning over til brown.