Onion Rings

This is yet another recipe from my junior high cooking days :)  The original version makes a TON of onion rings, so I reduced it to serve as one of the sides at my most recent family Christmas dinner.  The recipe comes together very quickly, thus there are not many pictures with this one. These are best served immediately.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2 medium sweet red onions (or mild white onions, if you prefer), sliced 1/4" thick and separated into rings
1/2 of a slightly beaten egg
1/3 c. milk
1 T. canola oil, plus much more for frying (amount depends on size of your deep fryer)
1/3 c. plus 2 tsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions:

1. Pour enough canola oil into fryer to achieve ~2" deep.  Heat oil to 375°F.

2. Mix egg, milk, 1 T. oil, flour, and salt together in a small bowl until just combined.

3. Using a fork, dip the onion ring slices in the batter, then place in the fryer.

4. Fry rings in a single layer, about 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown in color.  Remove and place on a cooking rack over a paper towel or cookie sheet to drain.  Salt to taste.

5. Serve immediately and try not to eat too many ;)