Prepare the Onions

1. Remove the skin from the onions.

2. Cut the onions crosswise, making slices that are approximately 1/4-inch thick.

3. Separate the onion slices carefully into individual rings.

4. Dry the onion rings thoroughly with paper towels.

5. Dredge the onion rings in flour, coating them thoroughly.

6. Set the coated onion rings aside on a large baking sheet.

7. Repeat the process until you've coated all of the onion rings with flour.

Prepare the Batter and Fry the Onions

1. Place all of the dry ingredients into a bowl and stir until everything is thoroughly and evenly mixed together, then set the bowl aside.

2. Blend the milk, oil and eggs together in a large bowl. Once they are blended, add the dry ingredients to the mixture.

3. Beat the ingredients until the batter is blended and smooth.

4. Heat one inch of oil in a deep pan until it reaches 375 degrees F.

5. Dip the flour coated onion rings into the batter and allow all of the extra batter to drip off. Put the onion rings carefully into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd them

6. Fry the onions until they turn a golden brown color, then turn them over until they are cooked on both sides.

7. Remove the onions from the hot oil once they are cooked and put them on a paper towel lined baking sheet or wire rack. This will allow all of the excess oil to drain off the onion rings. Repeat the process until all of the onions are cooked.