Beer Batter Onion Rings
Marcela Valladolid
3-6 servings
30 minutes
Mexican
Side Dish
Easy
Crispy, airy onion rings with a masa harina and beer batter. Masa harina isn't just for tortillas and tamales: with a little cornstarch, it makes a light, extra crunchy coating for a savory side.
Ingredients
- 1 cup masa harina and 1/2 cup separate
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups VERY cold beer (or sparkling water to keep it gluten free or if its more accessible to you)
- 2-3 large onions cut into circles
- 2-3 cups of avocado oil
Directions
- Whisk together the masaharina, cornstarch, onion powder and salt. Stir the beer gently until loose and bubbly. Don’t whisk aggressively, you want to keep the carbonation intact because those bubbles create that light crispy texture. A dough whisk works perfectly.
- Dip onion rings into the batter, place on a tray, then dust lightly with extra masa harina for more crunch and texture. Fry in 350° avocado oil until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain and sprinkle with salt while hot.
