Sometime's it's ok to eat with your fingers

Please ignore the paper plate, focus on the golden deliciousness.

Last night I couldn't think of what I wanted to make for a side dish for dinner. Than it dawned on me I had 2 walla walla sweet onions and no real plans for them. After spending quality time googling on my phone in search of a healthy baked onion ring recipe I said forget it. No one truly ever meant onion rings to be a health food.  These are walla walla sweets  they deserve a dip in a bubbling hot tub of oil before they meet their fate. The zucchini went in too because green vegetables are good for you and it looked all sad and lonely in the fridge by it's self.

In case you want to do this at home you'll need:

1 can of beer (lager or pale ale )
1 1/2 cup self rising flour divided
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t pepper
1/2 t paprika
a generous shake of seasoning salt

In a medium mixing bowl combine 1 cup self rising flour and your seasonings. Whisk in 1 cup beer, you may need to add a little more till batter is the consistancy of pancake batter. Let it sit so the bubbles settle.
Now is great time to prep your vegetables. I used 2 small WallaWalla onions and 1 midsized zucchini, feel free to use whatever makes you happy. Cut vegetables into 1/4" slices and if using onions seperate rings. Dredge in remaining flour.

Frying: If you have a deep fat fryer excellent set it to 375 and proceed to dip your vegetables, shake off the excess (over the bowl) and submerge to fry for a about 3-4 minutes or until crunchy and golden brown.

If you don't have a deep fryer you can McGuyver improvise by using either a cast iron skillet or a dutch oven. Pour in about 2 inches of oil (I would recommend vegetable but if you have peanut or canola go for it). It will take several minutes for oil to come up to temperature. I prefer to check by dropping in a test onion ring and if it bubbles and starts to fry you are good to go. Follow the instructions above and dip, shake and fry.

Once the yumies are ready to come out of the fry I find it helps to have a cookie sheet  ready, covered in a layer of paper towels to absorb the grease. Simply empty the basket on the sheet or if your using the skillet method a slotted spoon is handy to make the transfer.

Finally when everything is fried and you can't wait any longer. Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauces. Last night we used ketchup and ranch dressing.

Quick little note to avoid liabilty. Deep fried food is delicious it is also fattening. This is not every day food this is an occasional yum. So if you start deep frying everything I have no responsibility for the outcome ok?
Secondly and more importantly, you are dealing with hot grease. Be safe, keep childern, pets, clumsy significant others safely occupied while you do this. Keep a lid for your pan at the ready if your doing this on the stove and a box full of baking soda. Safety first everybody :)