Spicy Onion Rings

• vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 large vidalia onion
• 2 cups any brand complete pancake mix
• 1 cup beer
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1. Heat approximately one inch vegetable oil over medium high heat.
2. Test the oil by putting a small cube of bread into the oil.
3. If it turns brown after half a minute, the oil is ready.
4. Cut the ends off the onion and peel the outer layers.
5. Cut the onion into 3/4 inch slices and separate into rings.
6. Mix together the pancake mix and beer.
7. Add the paprika, chili powder and cayenne pepper to the mix.
8. Take 5-6 of your "rings" and coat the rings of onion in the batter then fry for approx 5 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
9. Turn over once during the frying process so both sides are cooked.
10. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain.
11. Season the onion rights with salt while they are still hot.
12. Repeat until the rings are all fried.

vegetable oil, vidalia onion, pancake mix, beer, paprika, chili powder, ground cayenne pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-onion-rings-97002 (may not work)