Crispy onion rings

Prepare
less than 30 mins
Cook
less than 10 mins

By James Tanner

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Ingredients

For the batter

  • 150g/5½oz self raising flour
  • 100ml/3½fl oz sparkling water
  • 45g/3 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • Pinch turmeric
  • 1 red onion, peeled and sliced into rings
  • Sea salt for sprinkling

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a deep heavy-bottomed saucepan, until very hot or until a breadcrumb sizzles in it (CAUTION: Hot oil is very dangerous. Do not leave unattended).

  2. Place the flour and sparkling water into a bowl and whisk together to form a batter.

  3. Add the chives and turmeric and mix well.

  4. Dip the onion rings in the batter and then carefully lower into the hot oil and deep-fry until crisp and golden. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

  5. To serve, place onto a serving plate and sprinkle with sea salt.