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Crispy Beer-Battered Onion Rings Recipe with Easy Chipotle Mayo Dip

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Crispy beer-battered onion rings with a smoky chipotle mayo dip that delivers a light, crunchy texture and a perfect balance of flavors. This easy recipe is perfect for snacking, sharing, and impressing friends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium large sweet onions (about 500g / 1.1 lbs), peeled and sliced into ½-inch thick rings
  • 1 cup (120g / 4.2 oz) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • ¼ cup (30g / 1 oz) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup (240ml / 8 fl oz) cold lager beer (lager or pilsner recommended)
  • About 4 cups (1 liter / 33.8 fl oz) vegetable oil for frying (canola or peanut oil preferred)
  • ½ cup (120g / 4.2 oz) mayonnaise
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Peel the onions and slice into ½-inch (1.3 cm) thick rings. Gently separate the rings and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Slowly pour 1 cup cold lager beer into the dry ingredients while whisking until smooth. Adjust thickness by adding more beer or flour as needed.
  4. Pour vegetable oil into a deep pot to about 3-4 inches deep. Heat to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
  5. Lightly coat onion rings in a little flour to help the batter stick better.
  6. Dip each floured onion ring into the beer batter, allowing excess to drip off gently. Carefully lower into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding.
  7. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until rings are crispy and golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider strainer.
  8. Place fried rings on a wire rack over a baking sheet or on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season immediately with a pinch of salt.
  9. While frying, mix ½ cup mayonnaise with 1-2 finely chopped chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.
  10. Serve onion rings warm with chipotle mayo dip on the side.

Notes

Keep the batter cold and the oil at 350°F for best crispiness. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding and greasy rings. Drain on a wire rack instead of paper towels for crunchier results. Chipotle mayo can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and use non-alcoholic lager or sparkling water with malt extract.

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Keywords: onion rings, beer-battered, crispy, chipotle mayo, snack, fried onion rings, easy recipe, comfort food

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