Fabulous Fries

Take as many medium potatoes as desired. Pierce the skins with a for or knife and cook in the microwave without covering until done, but still firm. For two potatoes I usually cook for 3-4 minutes.

Remove the potatoes from microwave and cut to desired size. I usually cut them into wedges.

Heat enough canola or peanut oil for deep frying in a sauce pan. Try to keep the oil around 365 degrees. Place the fries in the oil and cook until golden brown. Remove drain and season as desired.

Perfect Onion Rings

Ingredients


1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 cup milk, or as needed

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

seasoned salt to taste

1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
Directions

Heat the oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Separate the onion slices into rings, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.

Dip the onion slices into the flour mixture until they are all coated; set aside. Whisk the egg and milk into the flour mixture using a fork. Dip the floured rings into the batter to coat, then place on a wire rack to drain until the batter stops dripping. The wire rack may be placed over a sheet of aluminum foil for easier clean up. Spread the bread crumbs out on a plate or shallow dish. Place rings one at a time into the crumbs, and scoop the crumbs up over the ring to coat. Give it a hard tap as you remove it from the crumbs. The coating should cling very well. Repeat with remaining rings.

Deep fry the rings a few at a time for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Season with seasoning salt, and serve.