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West Texas Onion Rings

Source of Recipe


Best American Recipes 2000






List of Ingredients



• 1-1/2 cups buttermilk (or milk)
  
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 2 Tbsp adobo sauce
  
• 2 large sweet onions (about 1 lb. each), cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices and separated into rings
  
• Peanut oil (or vegetable oil) for frying
  
• 1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  
• Salt
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk with 1/2 cup of the flour and the adobo sauce until smooth. Add the onion rings and toss to moisten.
   
   
2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees (F). In a large paper bag, combine the remaining 1 cup flour with the cornmeal, cumin and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt. Working in batches, dredge the onions in the cornmeal mixture, shaking off the excess. Transfer to a cookie sheet.
   
   
3. Working in batches, fry the onion rings in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain. Season with salt and serve immediately.
   
   Serves 6