Deep-Fried Onion Rings
Deep-Fried Onion Rings might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 100 calories, 4g of protein, and 2g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. A mixture of flour, buttermilk, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.
Instructions
Soak onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
Whisk flour, buttermilk, egg, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Dip onion rings in batter, working in batches; fry battered onion rings in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel
Southern works really well with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. One wine you could try is Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling. It has 4.4 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 10 dollars.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling
#14 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys of 2018Chateau Ste. Michelles' Columbia Valley Riesling is a blend of Riesling from throughout Washington’s Columbia Valley. Their goal is to craft a refreshing, flavorful, medium-dry Riesling vintage after vintage. The wine offers crisp apple aromas and flavors with subtle mineral notes. This is their “everyday Riesling” that is a pleasure to drink and easy to match with a variety of foods.Pair with fresh fruit, crab, mild cheeses, or chicken.