Cajun Beer-Battered Onion Rings

• 3 large sweet onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 2 cups beer (use a light-coloured beer for this)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• oil (for frying)

1. Place the onion rings in a large bowl of ice water; let stand for 35 minutes.
2. Drain then place on paper towels; pat dry well.
3. In a bowl combine flour with Cajun seasoning, baking powder, salt and cornmeal; mix to combine.
4. Add in the beer and egg; stir until thoroughly blended and smooth; chill for 20 minutes.
5. Dip the onion rings into the batter coating well on both sides.
6. Heat 3-inches oil in a Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
7. Drop the onion rings a few at a time into hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
8. Drain and serve immediately.
9. Delicious!

sweet onions, flour, cajun seasoning, baking powder, salt, cornmeal, beer, egg, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cajun-beer-battered-onion-rings-184109 (may not work)