Thick-Cut Onion Rings

Name: Thick-Cut Onion Rings
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch rings; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 cup cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cayenne; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; Kosher salt; 2 cups milk; 1 1/2 cups seltzer; 1 large egg; Ketchup, for dipping

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Level: Intermediate

Total: 35 min
Active: 35 min

Yield: 6 servings

Level: Intermediate

Total: 35 min
Active: 35 min

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

3 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch rings

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Vegetable oil, for frying

1 cup cornstarch

2 teaspoons cayenne

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons paprika

Kosher salt

2 cups milk

1 1/2 cups seltzer

1 large egg

Ketchup, for dipping

Directions

Separate the onions into rings and put in a large bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup of the flour and let stand for 5 minutes.
Put 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil into a large, wide pot over medium-high heat. Heat the oil to 365 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 3 cups flour together with the cornstarch, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and a big pinch of kosher salt. Add the milk, seltzer and egg and whisk to combine.
Add a couple handfuls of the onion rings to the batter and immediately place in the hot oil. Fry, turning once, until crisp and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the oil to 360 degrees and repeat with as many batches as necessary until all the onions are fried.
Serve with ketchup for dipping.