Bloomin Onion Bites with Comeback Sauce
Bloomin Onion Bites with Comeback Sauce
Ingredients
For the Onion Bites
- 1 sweet onion, large
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, large
- 1 cup milk, or buttermilk
- 3-4 inches vegetable oil, for deep frying, enough to fill pot 3-4 inches deep
For the Comeback Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Carefully peel the large sweet onion. Cut the onion in half from root to stem. Lay each half flat on the cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices. Gently separate the onion rings into individual pieces to create the "bites."
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the coating: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to combine all spices evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In another shallow bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: 1 large egg and 1 cup milk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Working in small batches, place a handful of separated onion pieces into the wet mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the wet onion pieces directly into the dry flour mixture. Toss the onion pieces thoroughly in the flour mixture, making sure each piece is completely covered and coated. Press the flour mixture onto the onion pieces to ensure it adheres well. Shake off any excess flour. Place the coated onion bites on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining onion pieces.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Pour vegetable oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, filling it to about 3-4 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature accurately.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Once the oil is at 350°F, carefully add the coated onion bites to the hot oil in small batches. Do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-4 minutes, or until the onion bites are golden brown and crispy. Use a spider strainer or tongs to carefully remove the fried onion bites from the oil. Transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with a little extra salt while they are still hot. Repeat the frying process with the remaining batches of onion bites, ensuring the oil returns to 350°F before adding the next batch.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
While the onion bites are frying, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve the hot, crispy Bloomin onion bites immediately with the prepared Comeback Sauce for dipping. These are best enjoyed fresh.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bloomin Onion Bites with Comeback Sauce
For the Onion Bites
- 1 sweet onion, large
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, large
- 1 cup milk, or buttermilk
- 3-4 inches vegetable oil, for deep frying, enough to fill pot 3-4 inches deep
For the Comeback Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Carefully peel the large sweet onion. Cut the onion in half from root to stem. Lay each half flat on the cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices. Gently separate the onion rings into individual pieces to create the "bites."
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for the coating: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to combine all spices evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In another shallow bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: 1 large egg and 1 cup milk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Working in small batches, place a handful of separated onion pieces into the wet mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the wet onion pieces directly into the dry flour mixture. Toss the onion pieces thoroughly in the flour mixture, making sure each piece is completely covered and coated. Press the flour mixture onto the onion pieces to ensure it adheres well. Shake off any excess flour. Place the coated onion bites on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining onion pieces.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Pour vegetable oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, filling it to about 3-4 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature accurately.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Once the oil is at 350°F, carefully add the coated onion bites to the hot oil in small batches. Do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-4 minutes, or until the onion bites are golden brown and crispy. Use a spider strainer or tongs to carefully remove the fried onion bites from the oil. Transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Immediately sprinkle with a little extra salt while they are still hot. Repeat the frying process with the remaining batches of onion bites, ensuring the oil returns to 350°F before adding the next batch.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
While the onion bites are frying, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve the hot, crispy Bloomin onion bites immediately with the prepared Comeback Sauce for dipping. These are best enjoyed fresh.