Description
Learn how to make crispy Beer Battered Onion Rings with a flavorful Red Pepper Aioli dipping sauce. These crunchy rings are perfect for snacking or as a tasty side dish!
Ingredients
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For Beer Battered Onion Rings:
- 2 large Vidalia onions
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 12 oz. beer of choice
- Oil for frying
For Red Pepper Aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Red Pepper Aioli: Combine all aioli ingredients in a small bowl, mix well, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat Oil: Heat frying oil in a large pot to 350-375°F.
- Prepare Onions: Peel onions, slice into rings, and set aside.
- Make Dry Batter: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder. Dredge onion rings in this mixture.
- Prepare Beer Batter: Whisk cold beer into the dry mix until just combined.
- Coat Onion Rings: Dip onion rings in the beer batter, then fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fried rings, let excess oil drip off, and serve warm with the prepared aioli sauce.
Notes
- Use darker beers for a richer flavor in the batter.
- Adjust salt in aioli according to taste preference.
- Monitor oil temperature for optimal frying results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
