Crunchy French-fried Onion Rings

2 small onions {or go for broke and slice bigger ones!}

1/2 to 3/4 cup plain soymilk {depending on how many onions you intend to fry}

1/2 cup white rice flour

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

{If you like your onion rings with a little kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.}

1 cup oil, olive or vegetable

Line a shallow baking tray with paper towels to drain fried onions.

Slice and separate onions into rings. Soak rings in milk while you mix coating ingredients.

Combine rice flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper {red pepper flakes} in either a shallow dish or a large re-sealable food storage bag and mix well.

Heat oil in either a large heavy skillet or electric deep fryer until a heat-proof thermometer reads 300°F. to 325°F.

Remove onion rings from milk and dip or shake in coating mixture.  Add onion rings to oil in small batches and fry until golden brown.  Using tongs or slotted spoon, remove onion rings to paper-towel lined tray to cool.

YIELD: about 1 1/2 cups {or one generous serving}

You may also use these onion rings in recipes.

{Be Forewarned! I "sampled" an onion ring to taste-test...and ended up making more because they were dee-lish!}