Barbecue Onion Rings

This is a deep fried classic with a twist! 

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt $
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten $
  • 1 pound Vidalia or other sweet onions, cut into (1/4-inch-thick) slices and separated into rings (about 2 large) $
  • 1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs, divided
  • Cooking spray $

Directions:

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 450°.
  2. 2. Combine flour, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, paprika, allspice, and eggs in a large bowl. Dip onion rings in flour mixture. Place half of onion rings in a zip-top plastic bag; add 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, shaking bag to coat onion rings. Repeat procedure with remaining onion rings and remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumbs.
  3. 3. Arrange onion rings in a single layer on 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat onion rings with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Rotate pans on racks; bake 5 minutes. Turn onion rings over; lightly coat with cooking spray and bake 5 minutes. Rotate pans and bake 5 minutes or until crisp. Serve immediately.