DEEP-FRIED ONIONS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Deep-Fried Onions With Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Manami

Categories Onions

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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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
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 7 tablespoons non-alcoholic beer
oil, for deep-fat frying
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 flour mixture, then into batter and again into flour mixture.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°F
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.