Instructions

Creamy Horseradish Dipping Sauce: combine ingredients in a
bowl until blended. Cover and chill.
Heat the shortening to 350 degrees F in a deep fryer.
To prepare the onion: Slice both ends off the onion. Lay
it with one cut side down. Slice into wedges and separate.
Batter: Combine the dry batter ingredients until mixed.
Stir in the milk until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes or
until thickened.
Stir the batter, then dip each piece of onion into it.
Carefully drop the battered onion into the oil. Fry
approximately 10 pieces at a time, for 2 minutes or until
browned. Drain on paper toweling. Repeat using up
remaining ingredients. Serve with dipping sauce.