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Fried Onion Rings

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This recipe was created to accompany <epi:recipelink id="4576">Herb-coated Lamb with Port-Red Wine Sauce</epi:recipelink>

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground pepper
2 large onions, cut into very thin rings

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 200°F. Heat oil in large saucepan to 350°F. Mix next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add 1 handful onion rings; toss to coat. Remove onion rings; shake off excess flour. Add to oil; cook until brown, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and drain. Keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining onion rings and flour.

TagsOnionRoot VegetableVegetableSideStarterDinnerDairy FreeNut FreeVegetarianVegan5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasyDeep FryBon Appétit
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