Ingredients :
Batter
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 24 ounces beer
- 4 vidalia onions (I use walla wallas here in Calgary)
Seasoned flour
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Creamy Chili sauce
- 1 pint mayonnaise
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1/2 cup tomato chili sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Outback Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons creamed horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 dash black pepper
- 1 dash cayenne
Directions:
Alrighty- for the seasoned flour:
Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne-mix well.
Creamy chili sauce:
Combine mayo, sour cream, chili sauce and cayenne-mix well.
Dipping sauce:
Blend everything together well and let sit for 2 hours-refidgerated- or overnight.
And for the batter
Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended.
Add beer and mix well.
Cut about 3/4 inch off top of onion and peel.
Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end.
Remove about 1 inch of petals from center of onion (You can place the cut onions in cold water for a few hours to help “open” them up — just make sure that you drain them well).
Dip in seasoned flour and gently shake to remove excess.
Separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter.
Gently place in a fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 for 1 1/2 minutes.
Turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes more or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Place onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
Serve hot with chili sauce and dipping sauce.
