BLOOMIN ONION BATTER MIX RECIPES

Steps:

• ---------Alrighty-forthe seasoned flour-----------.
• combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne-mix well.
• --------Creamychili sauce--------.
• combine mayo, sour cream, chili sauce and cayenne-mix well.
• --------Dippingsauce----------.
• Blend everything together well and let sit for 2 hours-refidgerated- or overnight.
• --------Andfor the batter---------.
• Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended.
• Add beer and mix well.
• Cut about 3/4 inch off top of onion and peel.
• Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end.
• 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).
• Dip in seasoned flour and gently shake to remove excess.
• Seperate peatls to coat thoroughly with batter.
• Gently place in a fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 for 1 1/2 minutes.
• Turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes more or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Place onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
• Serve hot with chili sauce and dipping sauce.

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chili sauce, cayenne pepper and horseradish sauce in a medium mixing bowl until well combined.
• Divide sauce among small condiment cups. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Heat the oil in a deep fryer or larrge stock pot to 375-400° Fahrenheit.
• Prepare the seasoned flour mix by combining flour with garlic powder, paprika, sugar and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Whisk seasonings and flour to incorporate well.
• Slice 3/4 inch of the root end of each onion.
• Make 12-16 slices into the trimmed end working in a clockwise manner. Do not cut completely through the onion, leaving about an inch of uncut onion near the opposite root end.
• Remove about 1 inch of the center petals from each onion.
• Toss the onions in the seasoned flour to coat well. Peel back the petals slightly to allow the flour to reach between each petal, but do not remove.
• Combine remaining flour, paprika, pepper, cornstarch, salt, and garlic salt and beer in a second large mixing bowl. Whisk well until smooth.
• Dip the floured onions in the batter. Allow excess batter to drip off each onion.
• Use a fryer basket to carefully place the battered onions, one at a time, into the hot oil. Cook for about 90 seconds, flip and cook for an additional 90 seconds.
• Transfer onions to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
• Place on a serving platter and insert the cup of dipping sauce in the center of each onion.