Beer Battered Onion Rings

What is it?

Onion rings coated in a beer batter and sold frozen, these are meant to be cooked from chilled or straight from the freezer, depending on the pack instructions. Batter is designed to set crisp around the onion, giving you a ring with a soft centre and a drier, crisper shell. They sit in M&S's frozen sides range alongside chips, wedges, and other battered vegetables, rather than the brand's more substantial ready meals. Beer in the batter adds a faint yeasty depth and helps create a lighter, airier coating than a plain flour mix would. Cook them on a baking tray in a preheated oven, turning once, until golden and crunchy. Serve alongside a burger, steak, or fish and chips for a pub-style side that needs no real prep.