Spring Onion Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. sweet onions (2 large)
2 1/2 c. flour, divided
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. paprika
1/2 to 1 tsp. ground red pepper
oil for frying

Preparation

Slice onions about 1-inch thick.
Separate into rings.
Place in a large bowl of ice water for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, baking powder, egg, buttermilk, vegetable oil, paprika and red pepper to form batter.
In deep fryer, heat oil to 350\u00b0. Place remaining 1 1/2 cups flour in small bowl.
In small batches, remove rings from water, dredge in remaining flour, then dip in batter.
Place in hot oil.
Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
Drain onto paper towels.
Repeat process with rest of rings.
Season with salt.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4.