Beer Battered Onion Rings

I made these once in college, 20 years later i found the recipe, its much better today.

Combine the flour , baking powder , salt , black pepper , and red pepper in a bowl.

Add the beer and vanilla and stir to make batter.

Once mixed cover and let stand 30 to 50 minutes.

Next separate the egg whites into a bowl.

Using an electric mixer beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.

Fold egg whites into the batter.

Place the bread crumbs into a separate dish.

Dip the onion slices in the batter , then dredge through the bread crumbs and place in a single layer , on wax paper lined cookie sheet.

Use wax paper to separate the layers.

As soon as possible put the cookie sheet in the freezer.

Freeze rings for at least 1 hour.

After 1 hour place rings in an air tight container for longer storage time.

They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Remove rings and fry in 375 degree soy or peanut oil for appox.

2 minutes.

For more even frying flip the rings.

Fry in small batches , being careful not to crowd the pan.

For a slightly spicy taste double the red pepper.

For spic.

sweet onions, beer, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground black pepper, ground red pepper, egg whites, vanilla, plain breadcrumbs