The Absolute Best Vidalia Onion Rings

Beaten egg whites folded into the batter creates a light and crispy coating for sweet Vidalia onion rings—that's right, we're talking the absolute best tasting deep-fried onion ring recipe.

Recipe Ingredients:

Several large Vidalia onions
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 large egg, separated
3/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Peanut oil, for deep-frying

Cooking Directions:

1. Slice onions into rings.
2. In one bowl, mix together flour, salt and baking powder.
3. In another bowl, beat egg yolk, then stir in milk and vegetable oil.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, stir until smooth.
5. In a third bowl, beat egg white until soft peaks form, then fold into egg-flour mixture, stirring until smooth.
6. Dip onion rings into batter and deep fry.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe courtesy of the Vidalia Onion Committee.