Shelly's Recipe

OVEN-FRIED TEX-MEX ONION RINGS

Category: Sides

1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
1/8 to 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1 tbsp plus 1-1/2 tsp butter, melted
1 tsp water
2 medium onions (about 10 oz), sliced 3/8 inch thick
2 egg whites

Preheat oven to 450. Spray large nonstick baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2.Combine bread crumbs, cornmeal, chili powder, ground red pepper and salt in medium shallow dish; mix well. Stir in butter and water.

Separate onion slices into rings. Place egg whites in large bowl; beat lightly. Add onions; toss lightly to coat evenly. Transfer to bread crumb mixture; toss to coat evenly. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until onions are tender and coating is crisp.