Crunchy Chili Onion Rings
Crispy onion rings coated in a spicy beer batter and crushed corn tortillas, creating a unique Mexican-inspired twist on the classic appetizer. The chili powder adds a delicious kick while the dark beer provides depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- •3 cups all purpose flour
- •2 tablespoons chili powder
- •4½ teaspoons salt
- •12 ounces dark beer
- •12 pieces corn tortillas
- •2 large onions
- •4 cups vegetable oil
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Mix flour, chili powder, and salt in medium bowl. Pour beer into small bowl. Finely grind tortillas in processor; transfer to deep bowl.
5 min
- 2.
Line large baking sheet with foil. Cut onions crosswise into 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick rounds. Separate rounds into rings. Dip 1 onion ring into flour mixture, then beer, flour again and beer again, then add to bowl with ground tortillas and toss to coat. Using wooden skewer, transfer coated ring to sheet of foil. Repeat with remaining onion rings.
15 min
- 3.
Pour oil into heavy large skillet to depth of 1 inch. Rest top of deep-fry thermometer against edge of skillet, submerging bulb end in oil. Heat oil to 370°F to 380°F. Fry onion rings, 4 at a time until golden brown, maintaining temperature, about 3 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
20 min
