Beer Battered Onion Rings

Uses from Broad Wing Farm Share: Onions
Shopping List: All Purpose Flour, Organic Corn Starch, Smoked Paprika, Old Bay seasoning, Dry Mustard, Baking Powder, Kosher Salt, Local Honey, Organic Canola Oil, Lager (style) Beer
Special Equipment: Heavy skillet or cast-iron pan for frying, thermometer
 
Ingredients
2-3 large onions | cut across into thick rounds, rings separated1 ¾ cups flour | ½ cup cornstarch |2 tsp smoked paprika |2 tsp Old Bay seasoning |1 tbsp dry mustard |1 tbsp baking powder |2 tsp honey |12 oz beer |Canola Oil |Kosher Salt |
Directions
In a small bowl whisk together honey & beer.  In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients & 1 tbsp kosher salt.  Add beer mixture to flour mixture & whisk until smooth.  Let sit for 10 minutes.
Pour canola oil into skillet, to a depth of 2”.  Heat over medium high heat until thermometer reads 375 degrees without touching the bottom of the pan.  Prepare a layer of paper towels or kitchen towels on a baking sheet or platter to rest the cooked onion rings on.  Prepare a very small bowl of kosher salt. 
Dip onion rings in batter, shaking off excess liquid before carefully placing into hot oil.  ***It is best to work in batches to ensure oil stays hot***.  When one side of the onion ring turns golden, carefully flip it with metal tongs or a fork.  When both sides are golden, remove from oil & place on paper towels.  Dust with kosher salt. Repeat process until all onion rings are cooked.  Serve immediately!