Crunchy Cornmeal Onion Rings

• 2 Each-Red Onions-large, outer skin removed, sliced into rings 1/2”
• 2 Cups-Buttermilk
• To Taste-Hot Sauce
• 2 Cups-All Purpose Flour
• 4 Each-Eggs-beaten  
• 2 Cups-Corn Meal
• 1 Tablespoon-Black Pepper/Kosher Salt
• 1 Quart-Corn Oil

Directions

1. Preheat oil to 365 degrees.
2. Combine buttermilk/hot sauce in a bowl and add cut onions.
3. Let onions stand for at least 30 minutes.
4. Strain onions, place in flour, shake off excess flour and dredge in egg.
5. Lift onions out of egg, let any excess drip off before placing in corn meal.
6. Toss onion rings in corn meal to coat.
7. Shake off excess and fry until golden brown.
8. Place on a paper towel lined plate to drain.