Dynamic Steakhouse Onion Rings
2 servings
INGREDIENTS
Peanut oil
1 jumbo sweet onion, sliced thin
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 cayenne pepper
METHOD
1.
Preheat peanut oil in Deep Fryer to 375°.
2.
Slice onion into rings and soak in buttermilk (can be done up to one
day in advance).
3.
Season flour with salt and cayenne pepper, mixing well.
4.
Remove the onion rings from the buttermilk and shake off excess.
Then toss in the seasoned flour mixture, and shake off any
extra flour.
5.
Lower the basket in the fryer before adding onion rings.
6.
Place 1/2 of the floured onions in the heated oil in the fryer one at a
time, being careful not to burn yourself.
7.
Cook 2 minutes per side, using tongs to turn over.
8.
Raise basket, shake and let rest for a minute to drain any residual oil.
9.
Pour out onion rings onto a plate and sprinkle with salt while still
hot. Repeat with the remaining rings.
Deb's Tip:
Serve with a big steak and baked potatoes.
Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN host
Worth the Work Fair Fries
2 servings
INGREDIENTS
Peanut oil
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and soaking in water
METHOD
1.
Preheat peanut oil in Deep Fryer to 325°.
2.
Cut the potatoes to desired shape. Pat the potatoes dry to remove
any excess moisture.
3.
Place all cut potatoes in the basket, lower and cook for 4 minutes.
4.
Raise basket and let drain for a minute or two. Then pour out
potatoes and place on a paper towel.
5.
Change the temperature on fryer to 375°.
6.
Once the proper temperature is reached, place half of the potatoes
in the basket, lower into the oil for 3 - 4 minutes or until they reach
the desired browning.
7.
Raise the basket, let the fries drain over the oil for a minute and then
pour out onto aa paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
8.
Repeat with the remaining fries.
Deb's Tip:
Fantastic sprinkled with malt vinegar before serving.
Recipe courtesy Debra Murray, Wolfgang Puck HSN host
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