Bloomin' onion 5 (outback blooming onion)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupCornstarch; more if needed
cupFlour
2teaspoonsGarlic; mince
2teaspoonsPaprika
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonPepper
24ouncesBeer
4To 6 Vidalia or Texas sweet onions, 4\" diameter
SEASONED FLOUR; as needed
2cupsFlour
4teaspoonsPaprika
2teaspoonsGarlic powder
½teaspoonPepper
¼teaspoonCayenne
1pintMayonnaise
1pintSour cream
½cupTomato chili sauce
½teaspoonCayenne

Directions

PATDWIGANS FWDS07A

CREAMY CHILI SAUCE

Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended. Add beer, mix well. Cut about ¾" off top of onion and peel. Cut into onion 12 to 16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end. Remove about 1" of petals from center of onion. Dip onion in sesoned flour and remove excess by shaking. Separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter. Gently place in fryer basket and deep-fry at 375 to 400~ 1-½ minutes. Turn over and fry 1-½ minutes longer or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with circular cutter or apple corer. Serve hot with Creamy Chili Sauce. SEASONED FLOUR- Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne and mix well. CREAMY CHILI SAUCE-Combine mayo, sour cream, chili sauce and cayenne and mix well.

Posted to TNT Recipes Digest, Vol 01, Nr 910 by SBTY18D@... (MS ANNE WEBB) on 2 Ja, n 1998