Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. 2
   Put each onion on cutting board, root end down, and cut ¾ inch (2 cm) off the top.
3. 3
   Peel onion.
4. 4
   Cut vertically through the center, from the top to the root, without cutting through.
5. 5
   Repeat cuts radially (across the center, like a clock face) for a total of 6 or 8 cuts.
6. 6
   Remove about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the onion center.
7. 7
   Soak in ice water 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Cut a little deeper if an onion isn't bloomed enough.
9. 9
   Dip in seasoned flour and shake gently to remove excess.
10. 10
    Dip in beer batter and shake gently to remove excess. You may have to separate layers to get a good coating.
11. 11
    Handling carefully, lower into fryer using a fryer basket. Fry about a minute and a half.
12. 12
    Remove basket from fryer, turn onions over, and return to fryer. Fry until golden, about another minute and a half.
13. 13
    Drain on towel.
14. 14
    Serve hot.