Blooming Onion (Outback style)

By á-46330

Ingredients

• Batter - Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended. Add beer and mix well.
• 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
• Seasoned flour – combine and mix well.
• 2 cups flour
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• Creamy Chili sauce – mix well
• 1 pint mayonnaise
• 1 pint sour cream
• 1/2 cup tomato chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• Outback Dipping Sauce – blend everything together well and let sit for 2 hours refrigerated or overnight.
• 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
• 4 Vidalia Onions

Preparation

Step 1

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.