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.

Fero Fero
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These onion rings are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Sharaf Jamal
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These onion rings are a fun and easy snack.


Waseem Akram
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These onion rings are a great way to use up leftover onions.


Simon Nyika
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These onion rings are perfect for parties.


Makoena Nyapholi
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I can't wait to make these onion rings for my friends and family.


Mandav Baloch
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These onion rings are the best I've ever had.


Shahsikandar Qadri
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Mealofagia Mageo
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These onion rings are a game-changer!


ericka vlogs
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These are my new go-to onion ring recipe.


little JT7
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I'm definitely making these again!


Aminata Conteh
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Could be better.


fox man
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Not bad!


ayana williams
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Meh.


Moli Mallik Moli
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These onion rings were a disaster! The batter didn't stick to the onions, and they fell apart when I tried to fry them. I ended up throwing them out.


Jimmy Purdy
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I thought these onion rings were just okay. The batter was a little bland, and the onions were a bit too soft. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


JELISHA SMITH
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These onion rings were delicious! The batter was crispy and flavorful, and the onions were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making these again.


Bolarinwa Yusuff
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I've made these onion rings several times now, and they always turn out perfect. I love that they're baked instead of fried, so they're a little healthier.


Kristel Veske
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These onion rings were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make. Thanks for sharing the recipe!