Spicy Sweet Onion Rings

These are truly something different...an onion ring recipe calling for condensed milk & chipotle peppers! The original version in Southern Living magazine used 1/4 cup of jalapeños, but I like the slightly smoky flavor the chipotles add. Our family likes these served with ranch dressing.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  medium onions
• 1  cup self rising flour
• 1⁄3 cup  cornbread mix (I use Jiffy)
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1⁄4 cup  club soda
• 1 -2  chipotle chile in adobo (Canned)
•  hot  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Peel the onion& slice into 1/4 inch slices: Separate into rings.
2. Combine flour& cornmeal, mix well.
3. Combine beaten egg, sweetened condensed milk,& club soda: stir into flour/cornmeal mixture.
4. Finely mince 1 or 2 chipotle peppers (depending on size& desired heat level) and stir into batter mixture.
5. Dip onion rings into batter coating well, shake lightly, and fry in deep hot oil (350-375°F): avoid overcrowding.
6. Fry until golden brown& drain the rings on paper towels.