Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion

Ingredients

• 4 Vidalia or Texas Sweet onions

Batter

• ⅓ cup cornstarch
• 1½ cups flour
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 24 oz beer

Seasoned Flour

• 2 cups flour
• 4 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Creamy Chili Sauce

• 1 pint mayonnaise
• 1 pint sour cream
• ½ cup chili sauce
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Mix the cornstarch, flour, and batter seasonings until well blended, then add the beer and mix well.
2. Cut about ¾ inch off the top of each onion and peel. Cut 12–16 vertical wedges into the onion without cutting through the root end. Remove about 1 inch of petals from the center.
3. Dip the onion in the seasoned flour and shake off the excess. Separate the petals and dip in the batter to coat thoroughly.
4. Gently place in a fryer basket and deep-fry at 375–400°F for 1½ minutes. Turn over and fry another 1½ minutes. Drain on paper towels.
5. Set the onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove the center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
6. Stir together the sauce ingredients and serve alongside, hot.