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Make batter by mixing cornstarch, flour, garlic, salt, paprika, salt and pepper until well-blended.
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Stir in beer.
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Mix well; set aside.
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Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375u00b0 to 400u00b0.
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Meanwhile, cut about 3/4-inch off top of each onion and remove skin.
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Slicing vertically through the top of each onion to about 1/2-inch from base.
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Divide each onion into quarter sections.
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Do not cut through base.
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Slice each quarter section vertically four more times. Gently spread the slices apart to form petals.
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Remove some petals at the center of flower to make room for dipping sauce.
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Dip the cut onion into seasoned flour, shaking afterward to remove any excess.
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Mix reserved beer batter again to blend ingredients. Separate the floured petals and dip onion into beer batter to coat petals.
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When oil in deep fryer is at 375u00b0 to 400u00b0, gently lower the batter-coated onion into the fryer basket.
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Deep fry for 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown.
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Turn onion and continue frying to brown other side.
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Remove to drain on paper towels.
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Place the fried onion upright in a shallow bowl.
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Serve hot with Creamy Chili Sauce in center of onion.
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Repeat procedure with remaining onions. Makes 6 servings of 1 onion each.
