Buttermilk Onion Rings with Grilled Tomato Aioli Dipping Sauce

Course :	Grilling
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	cup	all-purpose flour
3	cups	buttermilk
1	dash	cayenne
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
4	large	Vidalia onions -- peeled, and cut crosswise into 3/4 inch slices
4	cups	peanut oil
4	cups	all-purpose flour -- seasoned with
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
		---grilled tomato aioli---
2	medium	plum tomatoes -- grilled, seeds and
2	cups	good-quality mayonnaise
3	cloves	garlic -- coarsely chopped
2	tablespoons	fresh lime juice
1	dash	cayenne
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste

Preparation:

Combine buttermilk, flour, cayenne and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Soak the onion rings in the batter for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Using side burner. Heat oil in a large saucepan to 375F. In batches, remove onion rings from batter and dredge in the seasoned flour mixture. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt. Serve with tomato aioli for dipping. Grilled Tomato Aioli: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with cayenne and salt. Recipe Source: HOT OFF THE GRILL with Bobby Flay From the TV FOOD NETWORK