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outback steakhouse bloomin' onion and sauces

(1 rating)
Recipe by
alberta smith
Jerseyville, IL

copy cat recipe said to be the real thing. I can't tell.

(1 rating)
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For outback steakhouse bloomin' onion and sauces

  • FOR THE BATTER:
  • 1/3 c
    cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 c
    cups flour
  • 2 tsp
    garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 24 oz
    beer
  • 4 lg
    vidalia onions
  • FOR THE SEASONED FLOUR:
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 4 tsp
    paprika
  • 2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    cayenne

How To Make outback steakhouse bloomin' onion and sauces

  • 1
    Prepare the Seasoned Flour: Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne until well blended.
  • 2
    Prepare the Batter: Mix cornstarch, flour, and seasonings until well blended. Add beer, mix well.
  • 3
    Prepare the Onion: Cut about 3/4″ off top of onion and peel.
  • 4
    Cut into onion 12 to 16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom root end.
  • 5
    Remove about 1″ 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).
  • 6
    Dip onion in seasoned flour and remove excess by gently shaking.
  • 7
    Separate petals and dip in batter to coat thoroughly.
  • 8
    Gently place in fryer basket and deep fry at 375 to 400 for 1 1/2 minutes.
  • 9
    Turn over, and fry an additional 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 10
    Drain on paper towels.
  • 11
    Place onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer.
  • 12
    Serve hot with dipping sauce and chili sauce.
  • 13
    Outback Dipping Sauce: Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons ketchup 2 teaspoons creamed horseradish 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1 dash black pepper 1 dash cayenne Directions: Blend everything together well and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

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