Can other types of onions be used?

Absolutely. Yellow onions usually make the best onion rings. Sweet Vidalia are excellent as well. White or red onions will be a bit stronger flavor.

I'm missing one of the seasonings for the batter, what should I do?

If you're missing one of the dry seasonings for the batter (onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, mustard powder, cayenne), just leave it out. Sometimes folks don't have mustard powder. While excellent in adding to the overall flavor profile, if you don't have it, you'll still have great onion rings!

Best Damn Beer Battered Onion Rings

Name: Best Damn Beer Battered Onion Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion (or 2 medium onions); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for pre-coating); 1 cup all-purpose flour (for batter); 2 tbs cornstarch; ½ tsp baking powder (optional); 1½ tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp mustard powder; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 cup beer (8 oz)*; Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbs ketchup; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 tsp pickle juice; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Description

These restaurant-style, beer-battered onion rings are sure to be a huge hit with everyone! Easy to make and our dipping sauce takes them to the next level!

Ingredients

1 large yellow onion (or 2 medium onions)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for pre-coating)
1 cup all-purpose flour (for batter)
2 tbs cornstarch
½ tsp baking powder (optional)
1½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp mustard powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup beer (8 oz)*
Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups)

Dipping Sauce (optional)

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbs ketchup
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp pickle juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

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Instructions

Slice onions into ¼-inchrings and separate them. Set aside.
Place the ¼ cup of flour into a large bowl and toss the onions gently to get them all dusted with the flour. Shake off any excess.
In a medium-large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, mustard powder, cayenne, and black pepper. Slowly whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth and about the consistency of heavy cream. Let the batter rest for about 5 minutes.
Add about 1 inch of oil to a deep skillet or heavy pan and heat to 365–375°F.
Dip each floured ring into the batter, let the excess drip off, and carefully place into the hot oil.
Fry in batches, about 2 minutes per side, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy. Don’t overcrowd the pan, and let the oil return to temperature between batches.
Carefully remove the onion rings with a slotted spoon or tongs and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Dipping Sauce

Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Notes

*The alcohol from the beer gets cooked out. You can also use non-alcohol beer or even ginger ale.

If making the dipping sauce, make it first so it can chill in the fridge while making the onion rings.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 min
Category: Side-dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American