Crunchy Onion Rings

4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound Visalia onions. Cut into 1/3 to 1/2 inch slices and separate into rings

3 C buttermilk

2 C flour

1 C yellow cornmeal

2 T cumin

1 t salt

3 T ancho chili powder

1 t cayenne

4 C peanut oil

Directions

Heat oil to 365 degrees F in large deep skillet. Mix flour, cornmeal, cumin, chili powder,cayenne,salt,and pepper in large bowl.Pour buttermilk into large bowl and add onion rings. Dredge onion rings in flour. Add coated onion rings to oil and cook until golden brown about 2 – 3 minutes. Transfer to cookie rack covered with layer of paper towel to drain. Ready to serve.