Rio Grande Fried Onion Rings(Makes 8 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. unsifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. paprika
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 (12 oz.) can beer (at room temperature)
2 jumbo (4 1/2-inch diameter) Texas sweet onions
vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

In medium size bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, the paprika, salt and baking powder.
With wire whisk, stir in beer until batter is fairly smooth.
Set batter aside.
Meanwhile, cut onions across into 1/3-inch thick slices; separate into rings.
In plastic food storage bag, place remaining 3/4 cup flour.