Old-Fashioned Onion Rings

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt.
2. Slowly add the milk to the dry ingredients and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
3. Dip the onion slices into the batter, coating them completely.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the coated onion slices in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
6. Drain the onion rings on a paper towel-lined plate.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Onion rings were first introduced in the United States in the 1920s.
• The most popular way to serve onion rings is as a side dish for hamburgers.
• The batter used for onion rings is typically made with a combination of flour, baking powder, and milk.