Crispy Onion Rings

1 large Yellow onion
Peanut oil for frying

Batter

1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 egg yolk
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 egg white

Preheat fryer with 2 inches of oil to 375F

Peel onion and slice about 1/4 inch thick; separate into rings. Cover with cold water and let stand for 30 minutes. Drain and spread out on paper towels.

Batter:

Sift flour, salt and baking powder in bowl and set aside. Beat egg yolk slightly; stir in buttermilk and salad oil. Add to flour mixture; stir until smooth. Beat egg white until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Dip onion rings in batter; let excess batter drip off. Drop several rings at a time into hot fat and fry until golden. Drain on paper towel. Serve these bad boys with some Heineken while watching the game.

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