Baked Blooming Onion / Crispy Onion Blossom
Baked Blooming Onion / Crispy Onion Blossom
Ingredients
For the Blooming Onions
- 2 onions, large, peeled
- 8 cups water, for soaking, as needed
For the Egg Wash
- 2 eggs, large
For the Seasoned Breading
- 3/4 cup rye flour
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Baking
- cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Place each peeled onion on a stable surface, such as a jar lid. Carefully cut the onion into equal "petals" from the top down, being careful not to cut all the way through the root end, so the onion remains intact and holds its shape.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Soak the onions: Place the cut onions in a large bowl filled with water. Let them soak for 15 minutes. This helps the petals separate and can mellow the onion's raw flavor.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Flour coating: Remove the onions from the water, allowing excess water to drain. Gently open the petals and thoroughly sprinkle them with rye flour, ensuring the flour gets into all the crevices of the onion.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Egg wash: In a shallow dish, crack the two large eggs and mix them well with a fork. Pour the beaten egg mixture over and between the floured onion petals, using a spoon or knife to help coat all surfaces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Breading mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to create a seasoned breading.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Coat the onions: Place the egg-coated onions into the breading mixture. Gently press and sprinkle the mixture onto the onions, ensuring every petal and crevice is generously coated with the breading. Transfer the breaded onions to the prepared baking tray.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Bake: Bake the breaded onions for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. The petals should be tender inside and crunchy outside.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Serve: Once baked, carefully transfer the blooming onions to a serving platter. Serve immediately as a snack or appetizer, often accompanied by a green dip such as an herb or pesto-based dip (not included in this recipe).
⏱️ 1 min
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Baked Blooming Onion / Crispy Onion Blossom
Ingredients
For the Blooming Onions
- 2 onions, large, peeled
- 8 cups water, for soaking, as needed
For the Egg Wash
- 2 eggs, large
For the Seasoned Breading
- 3/4 cup rye flour
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Baking
- cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Place each peeled onion on a stable surface, such as a jar lid. Carefully cut the onion into equal "petals" from the top down, being careful not to cut all the way through the root end, so the onion remains intact and holds its shape.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Soak the onions: Place the cut onions in a large bowl filled with water. Let them soak for 15 minutes. This helps the petals separate and can mellow the onion's raw flavor.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Flour coating: Remove the onions from the water, allowing excess water to drain. Gently open the petals and thoroughly sprinkle them with rye flour, ensuring the flour gets into all the crevices of the onion.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Egg wash: In a shallow dish, crack the two large eggs and mix them well with a fork. Pour the beaten egg mixture over and between the floured onion petals, using a spoon or knife to help coat all surfaces.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Breading mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to create a seasoned breading.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Coat the onions: Place the egg-coated onions into the breading mixture. Gently press and sprinkle the mixture onto the onions, ensuring every petal and crevice is generously coated with the breading. Transfer the breaded onions to the prepared baking tray.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Bake: Bake the breaded onions for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. The petals should be tender inside and crunchy outside.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Serve: Once baked, carefully transfer the blooming onions to a serving platter. Serve immediately as a snack or appetizer, often accompanied by a green dip such as an herb or pesto-based dip (not included in this recipe).
⏱️ 1 min