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Georgia Fried Vidalia Onion Rings

Source of Recipe


From "Southern Fried" by James Villas



List of Ingredients



• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  
• Cayenne pepper to taste
  
• 1 cup buttermilk
  
• 2 large eggs, beaten
  
• 2 Tbsp peanut oil, plus more as needed
  
• 2 large Vidalia onions, cut into ½-inch-thick rings
  
• Peanut oil for deep-frying
  






Instructions



1. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper, and cayenne and stir till well blended. Add the buttermilk, eggs, and 2 tablespoons oil and whisk till the batter is smooth, adding a little more oil if necessary to make a loose batter.
   
   
2. Dip the onion rings in the batter to coat well and place on a platter.
   
   
3. In a deep fryer or deep cast-iron skillet, heat about 2 inches of oil to 375°F on a deep-fat thermometer. In batches, fry the battered rings till golden brown and crunchy, about 4 minutes in all, turning with tongs. Drain on paper towels, season with salt, and serve as hot as possible.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings