Cajun Beer-Battered Onion Rings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large sweet onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or to taste)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 cups beer (use a light-coloured beer for this)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
oil (for frying)

Preparation

Place the onion rings in a large bowl of ice water; let stand for 35 minutes.
Drain then place on paper towels; pat dry well.
In a bowl combine flour with Cajun seasoning, baking powder, salt and cornmeal; mix to combine.
Add in the beer and egg; stir until thoroughly blended and smooth; chill for 20 minutes.
Dip the onion rings into the batter coating well on both sides.
Heat 3-inches oil in a Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
Drop the onion rings a few at a time into hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
Drain and serve immediately.
Delicious!