Ingredients
vegetable oil
1cupall-purpose flour
⅓cupfine cornmeal
¾cupcornstarch
1tspbaking powder
1tspfreshly ground black pepper
¼tspsmoked paprika
1egg,lightly beaten
¾cupbuttermilk
¼cupseltzer
2largeVidalia onions,cut into ½-inch thick rings
kosher salt,for sprinkling
ketchup,for serving
mayonnaise,for serving
Preparation
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 1-inch oil to 375 degrees F. Line a large plate or baking sheet with paper towels.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking powder, pepper, and paprika. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, and seltzer.
Thoroughly coat onion rings in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture. Shake off excess, then coat in flour mixture again. Place on cooling rack until ready to fry.
Carefully lower onion rings into oil in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes until deeply golden, flipping once.
Transfer to the prepared plate and immediately sprinkle with salt.
Serve hot with ketchup and mayonnaise, if desired.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, baking powder, pepper, and paprika. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, and seltzer.
Thoroughly coat onion rings in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture. Shake off excess, then coat in flour mixture again, and in egg mixture again.
Line air fryer basket with parchment and grease with cooking spray. Working in batches, place onion rings in the basket of the air fryer, in a single layer. Cook at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden.
Serve and enjoy.
