MARTHA'S FAVORITE ONION RINGS

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This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" (Clarkson Potter). Thinly layered, slightly spicy yellow onions are used to make the light, crisp rings at Balthazar in New York City. (This recipe is adapted from the restaurant's cookbook, and it is Martha's hands-down favorite.) Beer flavors the batter and adds body, thanks to the bubbles. Baking powder, a leavening agent, helps to enlarge these bubbles as the batter fries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup beer, preferably lager or pilsner
2 tablespoons ice water
Peanut oil, for frying
2 medium yellow onions, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices, separated into rings

Steps:

  • Whisk together 1 cup flour, the salt, white pepper, and baking powder in a bowl. Whisk in beer and ice water until combined. Place remaining cup flour in a shallow dish.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees, with a baking sheet on middle rack. Heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees in a medium pot over medium high. Dredge onions in flour, turning to coat; tap off excess. Working in batches (about 8 at a time), dip onions in batter, shaking off excess. Carefully add to hot oil. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt. Transfer to baking sheet to keep warm while cooking remaining onions. Adjust heat as necessary to keep oil at a steady temperature. Serve hot.

Jehudi finisie
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves onion rings.


Elizabeth Villarreal
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These onion rings are so good! I can't stop eating them.


Jalal
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I've made these onion rings several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of crispy and tender.


Jonathan Jackson
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These onion rings are the perfect appetizer or side dish. They're crispy, flavorful, and always a hit with my guests.


Sadie. Ytwz
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I'm not a fan of onion rings, but I tried this recipe and I was surprised at how good they were! I'll definitely be making them again.


Splashy King
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These onion rings are so easy to make. I can have them on the table in under 30 minutes.


Lesole Dipali
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I love that this recipe uses buttermilk in the batter. It makes the onion rings extra crispy.


Shafi Noori
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These onion rings are always a crowd-pleaser! I make them for every party I host.


Mumad ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the onion rings turned out perfectly! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


Anita Shahryari
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but these onion rings were not good. The batter was bland and the onions were tough.


Nadia Saunders
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These onion rings were a disaster! The batter was too thick and the onions didn't cook evenly.


Grath Williamson Etengu
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Meh.


Noor E Mustafa
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The onion rings were crispy and flavorful, and they didn't get soggy.


Gos Man
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These onion rings were delicious! I added a little bit of garlic powder to the batter for extra flavor.


RONI HOSSAIN
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I've tried many onion ring recipes, but this one is my favorite. The buttermilk in the batter makes them extra crispy.


Bella Bella
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These onion rings were a hit at my last party! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the batter was seasoned perfectly.