DEEP-FRIED ONIONS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Deep-Fried Onions with Dipping Sauce image

Enjoy this steakhouse appetizer right in your own home. Our Test Kitchen covered onion wedges with a golden batter and fried them to perfection. The spicy dipping sauce really heats things up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 sweet onion
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
BEER BATTER:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
7 tablespoons beer or nonalcoholic beer
Oil for deep-fat frying
DIPPING SAUCE:
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Cut onion into 1-in. wedges and separate into pieces. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne and pepper., For batter, in another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir in beer. Dip onions into the flour mixture, then into batter and again into flour mixture. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry onions, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 686 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 1085mg sodium, Carbohydrate 119g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.