Step 1

In a small bowl combine sour cream, ketchup, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, and horseradish. Stir well. Cover, and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

Step 2

First, peel the onion, It will depend on how large your onion is, but you want to end up with cuts that are about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 3

Cut the stem of the onion off and place the onion stem side down on the cutting board. Cut the onion in half vertically and horizontally. You should have 4 pieces, then make two additional diagonal cuts.

Step 4

In a bowl add the buttermilk.

Step 5

In another bowl combine the flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Stir with a fork to mix up the breading.

Step 6

Bread the onions by first putting in the flour, then dip into the buttermilk, and back into the flour. Rest the onions on a wire rack.

Step 7

Preheat oil to 350 degrees. Add a the onions in small batches, do not overcrowd the onions. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until they are golden.

Step 8

Remove from oil, and then drain on a wire rack.

Step 9

Serve.