Spicy O-nuts

Directions

1. 1
   Heat 1-inch vegetable oil of moderate to medium high heat.
2. 2
   If you wish to test the oil, add a 1-inch cube of bread to hot oil.
3. 3
   If it turns deep golden brown in color in a count of 40, the oil is ready.
4. 4
   Trim ends of onion and peel.
5. 5
   Cut into 3/4-inch slices and separate rings.
6. 6
   Mix together pancake mix and beer, season with paprika, chili powder and cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
7. 7
   Batter should be thick.
8. 8
   If it gets too thick, add a splash more beer.
9. 9
   Working in small batches of 5 to 6 slices, coat rings of onion in batter and fry 4 to 5 minutes, until evenly golden brown.
10. 10
    Turn onions over so that both sides get puffed and cooked.
11. 11
    Transfer to paper towels to drain.
12. 12
    Season o-nuts with salt while hot.
13. 13
    Repeat with remaining ingredients.
14. 14
    When all the onions are dipped and fried, turn off oil to cool before discarding.