Dairy-Free Blooming Onion
Crispy, golden, and packed with bold flavors, this Dairy-Free Blooming Onion is a plant-based twist on the classic appetizer you love! Made with a sweet Vidalia onion and coated in a perfectly spiced breadcrumb mixture featuring paprika, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne, this dish delivers the ultimate crunchy texture without any dairy. The addition of non-dairy milk enriched with cornstarch and a splash of apple cider vinegar provides a tangy, velvety batter that clings beautifully to the onion's delicate petals. Deep-fried to perfection in bubbling vegetable oil, this blooming onion is a show-stopping centerpiece for any party or a delicious snack to share. Serve it hot with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce and watch it disappear in minutes! Perfect for vegans and those seeking a lactose-free indulgence, this recipe showcases how satisfying and flavorful dairy-free comfort food can be.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Vidalia onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Peel the onion and cut off 1/2 inch from the pointy stem end, leaving the root end intact to hold the petals together.
Place the onion cut-side down on a clean cutting board. Starting 1/2 inch from the root, make downward cuts all around the onion to create 'petals.' Make sure not to slice all the way to the root.
Gently spread the onion petals apart. Soak the onion in cold water for 10 minutes to help open up the petals, then drain and pat dry.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, whisk together the non-dairy milk, cornstarch, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
Dip the onion into the dry flour mixture, making sure to coat each petal. Shake off any excess.
Next, dip the onion into the non-dairy milk mixture, ensuring that all the flour is moistened. Allow any excess to drain off.
Finally, again dredge the onion in the dry flour mixture, pressing to adhere the coating.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully lower the coated onion into the hot oil, petal side down, and fry for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the onion from oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve immediately with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 951.1 g | 1219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.1 g | 680% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2504 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 609 mg | 13% | |
*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.
