Guinness-battered Onion Rings

==Description==
A great appetizer to start off an Irish meal.
* Makes 4 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
* 2 cups flour
* ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* ½ teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
* ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
* 1 (12-ounce) bottle Guinness, at room temperature
* 1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut into ½-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 deep fryer 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.
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