Deep-Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• 1  eggs beaten
• 1 cup flour all-purpose sifted
• 3 large bermuda onions sliced into 1/3-inch rings
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• sauce pan
• whisk
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Soak onion rings in a bowl of ice water for 1 hour; drain and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Whisk flour, buttermilk, egg, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until smooth.
3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Dip onion rings in batter, working in batches; fry battered onion rings in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes.
5. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.