Simon and Seafort’s Onion Rings
Make Simon and Seafort's Onion Rings at home.
Servings 6
Calories 366kcal
Ingredients
- 6 pounds Spanish Onions
- 1 cup Flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lawry's Seasoning Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 can Beer
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel brown skin from onions and cut into 1/8" slices; chill overnight to make them easier to separate into rings. Reserve inner rings for something else. Prepare batter: Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, Lawry's Seasoning Salt, and garlic powder.
- Stir in 1 can (11 ounces) beer until batter is consistency of cream. Dip onion rings in milk and then in flour to cover completely. Heat frying oil to 365 degrees. Dip onion rings in batter and cook them in oil for 10 seconds. Lift basket and separate rings, then cook in oil again till golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain, discard any broken rings. Salt and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
Pro Tips for Perfect Onion Rings
Onion Selection and Prep
- Choose firm, fresh Spanish onions
- Cut uniform slices for even cooking
- Remove any paper-thin membrane between rings
- Chill rings overnight - don't skip this step!
Batter Tips
- Keep batter cold
- Don't overmix - some small lumps are okay
- If batter thickens too much, add small amounts of cold beer
- Test batter consistency: it should coat the back of a spoon but drip off slowly
Frying Tips
- Maintain oil temperature between 360-370°F
- Don't overcrowd the fryer - work in small batches
- Use a spider strainer to separate rings during the first fry
- Watch for the color change to golden brown
- Let oil return to temperature between batches
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 33.6mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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