Beer battered onion rings and string beans

These onion rings are some of the best I’ve had. They are perfectly crunchy and light, and with a little salt dusting when they come out of the oil, they are perfect. The tempura style string beans have a nice crunch and are an easier way to eat veggies. These finger foods are the perfect way to snack during a Sunday football game, watching either the Jets or Giants win.

onion rings and string beans

1 medium sized onion

10-15 string beans

1 eggs

1/2 cups flour

dash of pepper

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 cup of beer (a dark beer is best, I use Sam Adams)

enough oil to fill about an inch or two of the pot you're using

Directions

1. Slice onions into quarter inch slices.
   
   
2. In a mixing bowl, add pepper, baking powder, oregano, flour and salt and mix well.
   
   
3. Add beer and egg and mix thoroughly.
   
   
4. Heat oil under medium heat.
5. Dip onion ring in batter, drain a bit and immediately add to hot oil. But leave plenty of room, don't crowd the cooking process.
6. Let cook, attended, until one side is puffed and golden, turn and cook until golden on the other side. Immediately drain on paper towels. Repeat with all onion rings, giving a few minutes in between batches to allow oil to reach proper temperature again.
7. Repeat the same process for the string beans.