Crunch Onion Rings

Crunch Onion Rings
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Crunch Onion Rings a try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 227 calories, 6g of protein, and 12g of fat each. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 20 minutes. A mixture of onions, lime juice, heavy whipping cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious.

Instructions

1
In a deep-fryer or Dutch oven, heat 4 inches of peanut oil to 360 degrees F.
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2
In a shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until combined.
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3
In a separate shallow dish, combine the crushed crackers, flour, salt, and chili pepper.
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4
Dredge the onion slices into the buttermilk mixture, then in the cracker mixture. Fry, in batches, if necessary, for 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
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5
Remove from the oil, and drain on paper towels.
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6
Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with dipping sauce, if desired.
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Chipotle Cream Dipping Sauce: (May/June 06, pg. 7
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In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients; cover and refrigerate until using.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In20 m.
Servings6
Health Score3
Dish TypesSide Dish
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