Description
Learn how to make a delicious and crispy Easy Blooming Onion at home with this simple recipe. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, this fried onion blossom is sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia)
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Optional: ranch or spicy dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Cut and Prep Onion: Cut off the top of the onion and peel the outer skin. Make vertical cuts to create petals.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Prepare Egg Wash: Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl.
- Coat Onion: Dip onion in egg wash, then coat with flour mixture.
- Fry Onion: Deep fry the coated onion until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the onion.
- Use a spider strainer or slotted spoon to remove from oil.
- Bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes for an alternative cooking method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 blooming onion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
