Crunchy Chili Onion Rings

Modified slightly from the April 2006 Bon Appetit. I found that the original quantities of milk and dry ingredients were about twice as much as needed so I halved those amounts.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb)  vidalia onion, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch slices and separated into rings
• 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup cornmeal
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1  tablespoon cumin
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (I used about 1/4 tsp)

Directions

1. Heat oil to 375 degrees in deep fat fryer.
2. Combine onion rings and buttermilk in a large bowl.
3. Mix dry ingredients in another large bowl.
4. Remove 1/3 of onion rings from buttermilk.
5. Add to flour mixture and toss to coat.
6. Place coated onion rings in hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Transfer onion rings to paper towels to drain.
8. Repeat with remaining 2 batches.