Carey's Beer Batter For Fish, Shrimp & Onion Rings

1 Mix flour, salt, baking powder, old bay, garlic, and onion powder ( all dry Ingredients) in a bowl using a fork. 2 Beat beer, egg and oil together in a separate bowl. 3 Stir into flour mixture until well blended. 4 Batter should be pretty smooth and moderately thick. 5 Dip fish, shrimp, or onion slices in coating and deep-fry in hot oil that has been heated to 350 degrees, until it becomes golden. 6 Drain, and serve while hot and crispy. 7 This recipe also works well with chicken tenders and vegetable pieces; whatever you like to coat with beer batter. ** If you are doing onion rings, try soaking the sliced onion rings in either cold water for several hours or even buttermilk, prior to coating and frying.**