Ultimate Onion
A spectacular onion appetizer featuring a large Vidalia onion dipped in a flavorful beer batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. Its crispy exterior and tender interior make it perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a bold side dish that delights onion lovers and fans of crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix cornstarch, flour, garlic salt, paprika, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Add beer to the dry mixture and stir until smooth.
- Cut about 3/4 inch off the top of the onion and peel it.
- Cut the onion into 12 to 16 vertical wedges, ensuring not to cut through the root end.
- Remove about 1 inch of petals from the center of the onion.
- Dip the onion in seasoned flour, shake off excess, then dip in batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Separate the petals to coat thoroughly with batter.
- Let the batter stand briefly to blend ingredients.
- Gently place the battered onion in a fryer basket and deep fry at 375° to 400°F for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Turn the onion over and fry for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Place the onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove the center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
- Serve hot with Creamy Chili Sauce.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
279
kcal
14% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).