Name: Salt & Vinegar Onion Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 large white onions, peeled; 3/4 c. buttermilk; 1/2 c. pilsner beer; 2 tbsp. malt vinegar, plus more for serving; 1 large egg; 1 1/4 c. unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. sweet paprika; Pinch cayenne pepper; Kosher salt; Vegetable oil, for frying; Flaky sea salt

Step 1Cut onions crosswise into ½-inch thick rings, separate rings.

Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, beer, vinegar, and egg. Stir in flour, paprika, and cayenne and season with salt.

Step 3Heat ½-inch oil in a large cast iron skillet until hot. Dip one onion ring into batter and then carefully place in hot oil. Cook, turning halfway through, until golden, about 5 minutes. Repeating with remaining rings, cooking multiple at a time, but not overfilling skillet. Remove as done with a kitchen spider or slotted spoon to a wire rack or paper towel lined plate and season with flaky salt salt immediately.

Step 4Sprinkle onion rings with more vinegar and serve with malt vinegar.

Salt & Vinegar Onion Rings

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