SPICY ONION RINGS

1 large sweet yellow onion
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic, granulated
6 ounces of medium body beer
2 cups canola oil

1.  Cut onion 1/3-inch thick, remove dark exterior, separate into rings and soak in buttermilk mixed with cayenne
   pepper for one hour.
2. Mix 1/2 cup flour, salt, pepper, cayenne and garlic:  set aside.
3. In a medium-size bowl, combine beer and remaining flour.  Mix thoroughly.
4. In a large deep pot, heat oil to 350-375 degrees.
5. Remove onion rings from buttermilk, shake off excess, dredge in flour, then dip in beer batter.
6. Drop some onion rings into oil and repeat process, being sure not to crowd rings, as they will stick together.
7. When golden, remove and drain on paper towels.