Fried Onion Rings Recipe

Ingredients for Fried Onion Rings:

• 2 medium onions
• 8 tablespoons full or semi-skimmed milk
• 4 tablespoons plain flour, seasoned with salt and pepper and, if you like it, a pinch of cayenne pepper
• Oil for deep frying

Method for Fried Onion Rings:

1. Peel the onions and cut into ¼” (5 mm) thick slices
2. Separate into rings.
3. Dip the rings in milk, then into the seasoned flour, shaking off any surplus.
4. Heat the oil to 190°C/375°.
5. Fry the onions rings in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp and golden.

For Batter Fried Onions Rings, beat the milk together with an egg, and then add the seasoned flour to it and mix well. Dip the onions into the batter and cook as above.

Fried Onion Rings serve well as an appetiser but are best eaten as a great side dish for steaks and burgers.