Deep Fried Onion Rings

Add oil to the deep fryer before plugging it in or turning
it on, and if the cord is detachable, plug it into the fryer
before plugging it into the wall outlet.

4 large white onions
cold milk
2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup all-purpose flour, sift before measuring
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons melted shortening
1 beaten egg
1 2/3 cups milk
flour

  1. Peel onions and slice into rounds 1/4-inch thick. Separate rings; soak in milk for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, mix cornmeal,flour, salt, pepper, melted shortening, egg, and 1 2/3 cups milk to make the batter. Drain onion rings; dip in batter then in flour.
  3. Fry onion rings in batches in deep fat at 360 degrees to 370
  4. degrees for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.

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