Caribbean Lime Onion Rings With Spicy Dipping Sauce

• Onion Rings
• 1 large sweet onion
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• oil (for frying)
• Lime Dipping Sauce
• 2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon horseradish

1. Peel onion and cut into 1/4-inch slices, separating rings.
2. In a medium-size bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, lime zest, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cayenne pepper.
3. In a large bowl, combine the egg and buttermilk and stir. Add the flour mixture, and whisk until blended.
4. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a heavy fry pan until temperature reaches 375u0b0F.
5. Dip onion rings into batter and carefully put into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes, turning after one minute. Remove with fork and place on paper towels to absorb oil. Serve with Lime Dipping Sauce.
6. Lime Dipping Sauce: Blend ingredients well. Make at least 30 minutes before serving.

onion, sweet onion, flour, cornmeal, lime zest, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cayenne pepper, egg, buttermilk, oil, dipping sauce, lowfat mayonnaise, brown sugar, honey, lime juice, horseradish

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caribbean-lime-onion-rings-with-spicy-dipping-sauce-233179 (may not work)