Uncle Bills Deep Fried Onion Rings In Batter And Panko Crumbs Recipes

UNCLE BILL'S DEEP FRIED ONION RINGS IN BATTER AND PANKO CRUMBS

Steps:

• In a deep 8 inch saucepan or a small deep fryer, add the oil and heat to 365°F.
• Slice onions into 1/4 inch thick slices (across the onion) and separate into individual rings; set aside.
• In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and seasoning salt.
• Dredge all the onion rings in the flour mixture until well coated; set aside.
• In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk and add to the remaining flour mixture that was used for dredging the onion rings. Whisk, until a creamy batter is formed; not too thick. If too thick, add some milk to thin.
• Place a wire rack on a sheet of aluminum foil to catch drippings.
• Dip the flour coated onion rings in the batter to coat well.
• Using a fork, remove and place the coated onion rings on the wire rack and let the excess batter drip off, about 1 minute.
• In another mixing bowl, add the Panko bread crumbs.
• Roll the onion rings in the bread crumbs until thoroughly coated and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Deep fry the onion rings in batches of 4 to 6 for 1 minute, turn over and continue to deep fry for another 30 seconds to 1 minute or until golden in color. Do not overcook.
• Remove to paper towels to drain and season with seasoning salt.
• When serving, spinkle with Malt vinegar and some ketchup on the side for dipping.
• You can use regular or seasoned bread crumbs if Panko is not available.

UNCLE BILL'S DEEP FRIED TILAPIA FISH

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper; set aside.
• Rinse fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut fish into 1 inch wide by about 4 inches long pieces; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Add beer and beaten egg and whisk until well blended and the batter is light, smooth and quite thin (like whipping cream).
• In a medium size saucepan or a frying pan, heat oil to 350°F.
• Dredge fish pieces in the flour mixture.
• Drop the floured fish pieces into the batter to coat, then lift out with tongs and let the excess batter drip off.
• Drop the battered fish into the hot oil and cook for about 1 minute, turn over and cook for an additional 1 minute or until light golden brown.
• Do not overcook.
• Remove from oil onto paper towels to absorb any excess cooking oil.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

ONION RING BATTER

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients well.

UNCLE BILL'S DEEP FRIED ZUCCHINI STRIPS

Steps:

• Wash and trim zucchini, (DO NOT PEEL).
• Cut zucchini into about 2 1/2" long by 1/2" thick strips.
• In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat eggs and milk until fluffy.
• In a plastic bag, add flour, seasoning salt and shake well.
• In a separate plastic bag, add finely crushed saltine crackers.
• Dip zucchini strips in egg mixture.
• Drop into flour mixture and shake well to coat.
• Dip again into egg mixture.
• Drop into crushed crackers and shake well to coat.
• Heat olive oil to 325 F to 350 F in a medium-size frying pan or use a deep fryer.
• Drop coated zucchini (a few at a time) in the hot oil and cook until lightly browned, about 2 minutes, turning once, (DO NOT OVERCOOK).
• Zucchini should be crunchy.
• Serve immediately with Bearnaise Sauce as a dip.
• SAUCE FOR DIPPING: Prepare contents of Bearnaise sauce according to package directions or make your own.
• NOTE: Instead of using plastic bags, place the flour mixture in a mixing bowl, and the crumbs in a separate bowl. This will not be quite as messy.
• Also, Panko crumbs would be excellent or cornflake crumbs.
• See recipe #382043.

DEEP-FRIED ONION RINGS

Steps:

• Cut the peeled onions into 1/2in slices and separate into rings.
• Soak the rings in the buttermilk mixed with the cayenne pepper. Leave for up to 1/2 an hour - the longer they soak the better.
• In another bowl mix together the flour, celery salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
• Drain the onion rings and drop them in the seasoned flour.
• Remove and deep-fry a few rings at a time in hot oil until golden and crisp.
• Season and serve immediately.