Guinness-battered Onion Rings

Description
A great appetizer to start off an Irish meal.



Ingredients

 * 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
 * 2 cups flour
 * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 1 teaspoon baking powder
 * 2 teaspoons cornstarch
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1 (12-ounce) bottle Guinness, at room temperature
 * 1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick rings

Directions
Preheat oil to 360°F in a deep stockpot or deep-fryer. Combine flour, cayenne pepper, baking powder, cornstarch, salt and white pepper in a bowl. Whisk in Guinness until you get a smooth batter. Place Onion rings in Guinness batter and coat well. Then transfer to the deepfryer and fry for 1–2 minutes or until the batter is golden brown. Remove excess oil by placing Onion rings on absorbent paper. Season with salt before serving. Makes 4 servings.