Recipe

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• 1 large sweet onion
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup buttermilk
• oil (for frying )
• 2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp horseradish

• 1 Peel onion and cut into 1/4-inch slices, separating rings.
• 2 In a medium-size bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, lime zest, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cayenne pepper.
• 3 In a large bowl, combine the egg and buttermilk and stir. Add the flour mixture, and whisk until blended.
• 4 Heat oil over medium-high heat in a heavy fry pan until temperature reaches 375°F.
• 5 Dip onion rings into batter and carefully put into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes, turning after one minute. Remove with fork and place on paper towels to absorb oil. Serve with Lime Dipping Sauce.
• 6 Lime Dipping Sauce: Blend ingredients well. Make at least 30 minutes before serving.