Onion Rings

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees F. (For tips on deep-frying, see page 19.)
2. 2
   Whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg in a large, wide dish.
3. 3
   Slip in the onion slices, and allow them to soak for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Toss the flour and cornmeal together in a large brown paper bag, and season with the seasoned salt and cayenne.
5. 5
   Drop the onion rings into the paper bag in batches, and shake until they are covered.
6. 6
   Slip the onion rings into the oil, and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Season with kosher salt as they come out of the fryer.
8. 8
   These are more tender than crisp, but that good onion flavor is still there.
9. 9
   Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray two baking sheets with nonstick spray.
10. 10
    Lay the battered rings out in a single layer on each sheet tray, and spray with the nonstick spray.
11. 11
    Season with salt.
12. 12
    Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden.