Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion

Step 1

---------Alrighty-forthe seasoned flour-----------.

Step 2

combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne-mix well.

Step 3

--------Creamychili sauce--------.

Step 4

combine mayo, sour cream, chili sauce and cayenne-mix well.

Step 5

--------Dippingsauce----------.

Step 6

Blend everything together well and let sit for 2 hours-refidgerated- or overnight.

Step 7

--------Andfor the batter---------.

Step 8

Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended.

Step 9

Add beer and mix well.

Step 10

Cut about 3/4 inch off top of onion and peel.

Step 11

Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end.

Step 12

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).

Step 13

Dip in seasoned flour and gently shake to remove excess.

Step 14

Seperate peatls to coat thoroughly with batter.

Step 15

Gently place in a fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 for 1 1/2 minutes.

Step 16

Turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes more or until golden brown.

Step 17

Drain on paper towels.

Step 18

Place onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.

Step 19

Serve hot with chili sauce and dipping sauce.