The addition of cayenne pepper in this recipe makes these onion rings a little spicier than traditional ones. If you don't like spicy foods, eliminte the cayenne.

2	lg	Sweet onions
1		Egg
2/3	C	Water
1	tbsp	Vegetable oil
1	tsp	Lemon juice
1	C	All-purpose flour
1 1/2	tsp	Baking powder
1 to 1 1/4	tsp	Salt
1/8 to 1/4	tsp	Cayenne pepper
		Oil for deep-fat frying

• Cut onions into 1/2-inche slices; separate into rings. Place in a bowl; cover with ice water and soak for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat egg, water, oil and lemon juice.
• Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne; stir into egg mixture until smooth.
• Drain onion rings; dip into batter.
• In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 inch of oil to 375 degrees. Fry onion rings, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  Yield: 4-6 servings.