Long John Silver's Onion Rings Recipe
Oh the classic, Long John Silver's onion rings. So many fond memories with these over the years. Good-tasting food will do that!To pull off this recipe at home, remember the batter’s essential role—recreating that signature light and crispy coating.Using cold beer is the key trick here—it gives the batter the airiness that sets these onion rings apart.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 cup Cold Beer
- 1 large Onion sliced into rings
- Vegetable Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the batter by whisking flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
- Slowly pour in cold beer while whisking until a smooth batter forms.
- Slice a large onion into rings, keeping the sizes consistent for even cooking.
- Separate the rings carefully, ensuring they remain intact.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
- Check the temperature with a thermometer for accuracy.
- Dip each onion ring into the batter, coating it thoroughly, and let excess batter drip off.
- Carefully lower them into the hot oil.
- Fry the onion rings in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove them and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
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