Caribbean Lime Onion Rings With Spicy Dipping Sauce
A delicious poolside snack - or a great accompaniment for a barbecue. These tangy onion rings are delicious served with the spicy lime dip. I have also used low-fat mayonnaise, in an attempt to lighten the calories!
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INGREDIENTS
NutritionOnion Rings
- 1large sweet onion
- 3⁄4cup flour
- 1⁄4cup cornmeal
- 1teaspoon lime zest
- 1⁄2teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄4teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1
- 1cup buttermilk
- oil (for frying)
Lime Dipping Sauce
- 2⁄3
- 2tablespoons brown sugar
- 2tablespoons honey
- 2tablespoons lime juice
- 1teaspoon horseradish
DIRECTIONS
- Peel onion and cut into 1/4-inch slices, separating rings.
- In a medium-size bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, lime zest, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cayenne pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg and buttermilk and stir. Add the flour mixture, and whisk until blended.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a heavy fry pan until temperature reaches 375°F.
- Dip onion rings into batter and carefully put into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes, turning after one minute. Remove with fork and place on paper towels to absorb oil. Serve with Lime Dipping Sauce.
- Lime Dipping Sauce: Blend ingredients well. Make at least 30 minutes before serving.