FAST FIX

Deep-Fried Onions with Dipping Sauce

Enjoy this steak house 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!

TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN



START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 2 SERVINGS


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

1. Cut onion into 1-in. wedges and separate into pieces. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne and pepper.

2. For the batter, in another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir in beer. Dip the onion wedges in the dry flour mixture, then in the batter and again in the dry flour mixture.

3. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry the onion wedges, 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 1 serving equals 686 cal., 12 g fat (7 g sat. fat), 40 mg chol., 1085 mg sodium, 119 g carb. (20 g sugars, 7 g fiber), 16 g pro.