Blooming Onion
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, the Blooming Onion is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that's both fun to eat and easy to make at home. Featuring a large sweet onion meticulously cut into delicate petals, this recipe transforms the humble onion into a shareable masterpiece. Coated in a seasoned flour blend infused with paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, and fried to perfection, every bite offers a satisfying crunch paired with bold spices. To elevate the experience, a creamy, spicy dipping sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, and horseradish provides the perfect complimentary kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, this restaurant-style treat is ideal for parties, game days, or anytime you're craving a bold and flavorful snack. Keywords: Blooming Onion recipe, crispy onion appetizer, homemade blooming onion, fried onion with dipping sauce.
Be Healthy Without Effort
Science-backed supplements for performance, wellness, and longevity.
Optimize your body chemistry naturally
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole large sweet onion (such as Vidalia)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (for sauce)
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for sauce)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine flour, tablespoon of paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Cut off the top 1/4 inch of the onion to expose the layers. Remove the dry skin.
Place the onion cut side down. Start about 1/2 inch from the root, cut vertically down to create petals, repeat until you have 16 sections. Be careful not to slice all the way through the root.
Turn the onion over and gently spread the 'petals' apart to form a blooming onion shape.
Prepare the wet batter: In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk until well combined.
Coat the onion by placing it in the flour mixture, turning to coat all sides thoroughly, and separating the petals to ensure flour gets between them.
Dip the flour-coated onion into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well coated. Allow excess to drip off.
Return the onion to the flour mixture, once again ensuring that all the petals are thoroughly coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to about 375°F (190°C). Ensure there is enough oil to completely cover the onion when frying.
Carefully lower the onion into the hot oil, cut side up, using a slotted spoon or spatula. Fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Once cooked, remove it from the oil and place it on a plate with paper towels to drain excess oil.
For the dipping sauce, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
Serve the blooming onion warm with the spicy dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 267.4 g | 343% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 112 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 840 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
