Grandma's Onion Rings (Southern Style)
Ingredients
- 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 3 large sweet onions, peeled and sliced into thick rings
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Instructions
- Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place flour in a shallow baking pan and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites, milk, vinegar, and remaining salt and pepper until frothy.
- Dip onion rings in wet ingredients then into flour mixture until coated. Then dip in egg white mixture again, and then into flour again.
- Fry onion rings in hot oil a few at a time so they are not crowded, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.
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