onion rings fried in a sparkling wine batter

The beautiful Gulf Coast of, FL
Updated on Jan 30, 2014

This batter makes a uniquely delicious onion ring. I promise you will not be disappointed! I usually use beer in my batter but had a bottle of sparkling wine and the rest is history....

Rate
prep time 10 Min
cook time
method Deep Fry
yield 4 (double it!-seriously)

Ingredients

  • - peanut oil for frying
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 1/4 cups prosecco or other sparkling type wine
  • - salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 large vidalia or other sweet onions, peeled

How To Make onion rings fried in a sparkling wine batter

  • Step 1
    Slice peeled onions into 1" thick rounds and then separate into rings. Pour oil into a wide deep pot to a depth of 2". Heat over medium high heat until temperature reaches 365 D on a thermometer.
  • Step 2
    While oil is heating up, whisk together the flour and sparkling wine in large bowl until the batter is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    working in small batches, coat onion rings in batter and then use a fork to transfer rings, one @ a time, into hot oil. Deep fry rings, turning often, until crisp and golden; about 2 - 3 minutes per batch.
  • Step 4
    Once crisp, transfer onion rings, with a slotted spoon, to paper towels to drain. Season to taste with salt. NOTE: I have had the most success absorbing excess oil by placing a brown paper sack on large platter and then topping with paper towels. Be sure to change out paper towels as needed. SERVING NOTE: You can keep the rings warm on parchment lined baking sheet in low temperature oven for up to 15 minutes. HAPPY EATING!

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