Onion Rings

                                                                                                        

1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings (Vidalia)

2 1/4 cups baking mix, divided

1 cup beer (darker beer will make it more flavorful)

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

Cajun Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup chili sauce

1 teaspoon horseradish

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Directions

1 Heat oil in deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 375*; oil should be about 1 1/2 inches deep.

2 Prepare Cajun Dipping Sauce by stirring until all ingredients are blended; set aside.

3 Toss onion rings and 1/4 cup baking mix

4 Stir remaining 2 cups baking mix, beer, salt and eggs until smooth.

5 (If batter seems too thick, add more beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency).

6 Dip a few onion rings at a time into batter

7 Fry about 2 minutes, turning each ring after 1 minute, until golden brown; drain well.

8 Serve hot with Cajun Dipping Sauce.