Southwestern Onion Rings

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Southwestern Onion Rings:

 

2 Large Sweet Onions

2-1/2 Cups Buttermilk

2 Eggs

3 T. Water

1-3/4 Cups Flour

2 Tsp. Salt

2 Tsp. Chili Powder

1-2 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper

1 Tsp. Sugar

1 Tsp. Garlic Powder

1 Tsp. Ground Cumin

Oil For Deep-Fat Frying

 

Cut onions into 1/4-in. slices; separate into rings. Place in a large bowl; cover with Buttermilk and soak for 30 minutes, stirring twice.

In a shallow dish, beat eggs and water. In another shallow bowl, combine the Flour, Salt, Chili Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Sugar, Garlic Powder and Cumin. Drain Onion Rings; dip in egg mixture, then roll in flour mixture.

 

In a Deep-Fat Fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375 degrees.. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.