Ultimate Onion

Mix the cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended. Add beer; mix well.

Cut about 3/4-inch off top of onion; peel onion.

Cut onion into 12 to 16 vertical wedges, but do not cut through bottom (root end).

Remove about 1 inch of "petals" from center of onion.

Dip cut onion in Seasoned Flour and remove excess by shaking; dip in batter and remove excess by gently shaking. Separate "petals" to coat thoroughly with batter.

Mix batter after standing to blend ingredients.

Gently place in fryer basket and deep fry at 375° to 400° for 1 1/2 minutes.

Turn over and fry 1 to 1 1/2 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Drain on paper towels. Place onion upright in shallow bowl and remove center core with circular cutter on apple corer.

Serve hot with Creamy Chili Sauce.