Ingredients
2 large white onions, peeled
3/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. pilsner beer
2 tbsp. malt vinegar, plus more for serving
1 large egg
1 1/4 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
Pinch cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
Flaky sea salt
Preparation
Step 1Cut onions crosswise into ½-inch thick rings, separate rings. Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, beer, vinegar, and egg. Stir in flour, paprika, and cayenne and season with salt. Step 3Heat ½-inch oil in a large cast iron skillet until hot. Dip one onion ring into batter and then carefully place in hot oil. Cook, turning halfway through, until golden, about 5 minutes. Repeating with remaining rings, cooking multiple at a time, but not overfilling skillet. Remove as done with a kitchen spider or slotted spoon to a wire rack or paper towel lined plate and season with flaky salt salt immediately. Step 4Sprinkle onion rings with more vinegar and serve with malt vinegar.
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