Beacon Lightly Breaded Onion Rings

From diners, drive-ins and dives cookbook. Courtesy of kenny church of beacon drive-in, spartanburg, sc.

Heat the frying oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 325 degrees.

Peel and slice the onions into rings about 1 inch thick.

Whisk the buttermilk , egg , and 1 t vegetable oil in a large bowl.

In another bowl , whisk the flour , 1 t salt , and the pepper.

Drop the onion rings frist into the buttermilk mixture and then into the flour , making sure they are well coated with each dip.

Shake the excess flour off the rings and fry in batches until golden brown , about 3 minutes.

Remove from the oil , sprinkle with salt , and serve hot.

vegetable oil, onions, buttermilk, egg, flour, kosher salt, black pepper