Bloomin Onion

3 Cups cornstarch

1 1/2 C. Flour

2 Tsp. Garlic Salt

2 Tsp. Paprika

1 Tsp. Salt

1 Tsp. Pepper

24 Oz. beer

4-6 Collosal Onions 4" diameter or larger

Seasoned Flour - as needed

Mis constarch, flour and seasonings until well blended. Add Beer , mix well.

Cut about 3/4" off top of onion. Peel Onion.

Cut into onion 12-16 Vertical wedges. Do not cut through bottom (root end).

Remove about 1" of "petals" from center of onion.

Dip cut onion in seasoned flour and remove excess by shaking.

Separate pedals to coat throughly with batter; mix batter after standing to blend ingrediants.

Gently place onion in fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 for 1 1/2 minutes. Turn over and fry 1 1/2 mintues longer on other side (til golden brown).

Drain on paper towels. Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with circular or apple corer.

Serve hot with sauce.

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