Categories: Appetizers 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
  1 1/4 c  Flour                              12 oz Killian's red or other ale 
      1 tb Cornstarch                          3    Maui onions 
           Salt, cracked black pepper               Oil for deep frying 
  
  Combine flour, cornstarch and salt and pepper to taste in large bowl. 
   
  Whisk in ale until smooth. Cut onions into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices. 
  Heat oil in deep fryer to 400F. Coat onion rings with batter. 
   
  Gently add to hot oil without crowding pan and cook until golden brown. 
   
  Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. 
   
  Makes 4 to 6 servings 
   
  Created by: Michael's, Santa Monica 
   
  (C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times