Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons ground pepper
• 2 large onions, cut into very thin rings

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°F. Heat oil in large saucepan to 350°F. Mix next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Add 1 handful onion rings; toss to coat. Remove onion rings; shake off excess flour. Add to oil; cook until brown, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and drain. Keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining onion rings and flour.