Deep-Fried Onions with Dipping Sauce:

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Deep-Fried Onions with Dipping Sauce:

1 Sweet Onion

1/2 Cup Flour

1 Tsp. Paprika

1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder

1/8 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper

1/8 Tsp. Pepper

Beer Batter:

1/3 Cup Flour

1 T. Cornstarch

1/2 Tsp. Garlic Powder

1/2 Tsp. Paprika

1/4 Tsp. Salt

1/4 Tsp. Pepper

7 T. Beer or Nonalcoholic Beer

Oil For Deep-Fat Frying

Dipping Sauce:

1/4 Cup Sour Cream

2 T. Chili Sauce

1/4 Tsp. Ground Cumin

1/8 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper

Cut onion into 1-in. wedges and separate into pieces. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, Garlic Powder, Cayenne Pepper 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 degrees.. 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 Deep-Fried Onions with Dipping Sauce.