Vidalia Fried Onion Rings

Ingredients

• 1 Vidalia onion
• 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 Tbsp. hot sauce
• 1-1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
• 2-3 cups canola oil