Homemade Onion Rings
1 cup of flour for all purposes
2 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 cup of milk that is cold
One big egg
2 big onions
Frying oil
Directions
Start by removing the skin from the onions and cutting them into thick rings. Carefully pull the rings apart and put them to the side.
Put the cornstarch and flour in a big bowl. Mix the baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder together with a whisk until the spices are evenly mixed.
In a different bowl, use a fork to lightly beat the egg. Add the cold milk and stir until everything is well mixed.
While whisking, slowly add the milk and egg mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and thick enough to stick to the back of a spoon.
Put a few inches of oil in a deep pan and heat it over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not burning.
Make sure each onion ring is completely covered by dipping it into the batter. Using tongs or a fork, carefully put it into the hot oil.
Fry the onion rings for a few minutes, turning them once, until they are crispy and golden brown. Take them out with a slotted spoon and let them drain on paper towels.
Keep frying the rest of the rings, making sure the oil stays at the same temperature. Serve them hot when they are at their crispiest.
Helpful Advice
You can use sparkling water instead of milk to make the batter lighter.
Add some cayenne or chili powder if you like it hot.
Adding a little rice flour to the batter can make the coating even crispier.
Keeping the batter cold before frying also makes the rings even crunchier.