Light, crispy and airy - some of the best onion rings you'll ever eat.<br /><br />Ingredients:<br />2 Qt (2L) vegetable oil<br />2 Large Spanish Onions<br />1-1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour<br />1cup (250 mL) cornstarch (cornflour in the UK)<br />1 large egg<br />1 cup (250 mL) vodka<br />1 cup (250 mL) soda water (club soda, seltzer)<br /><br /><br />Method:<br />Pre-heat oven to 200ºF (100ºC). <br /><br />In a Dutch oven with a candy / oil thermometer, heat oil over high heat to 385ºF (195ºC).<br />While oil heats prep the Onions; peel, slice thick, and separate the rings . Whisk together flour and 1/2 cup cornstarch in large bowl. Whisk together egg, vodka and soda water.<br /><br />When oil hits 385ºF (195ºC), gently whisk liquid mixture into flour mixture until just combined.<br /><br />Dip onions first in a shallow dish with 1/2 cornstarch, then into batter 1 at a time, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place in oil. Repeat with 3-4 rings at a time. Fry until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon or spider, transfer rings to cooling rack over a baking sheet. Place in oven, while you fry the rest<br />Return oil to temp, and repeat with remaining rings. <br /><br />Serve immediately with our Ginger-Soy Dipping Sauce recipe.
