Blooming Onion
Blooming Onion
Ingredients
For the Blooming Onion
- 2 white onion, large, peeled
- water, for soaking, as needed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Seasoned Breading
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Wet Batter
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 cup milk
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Peel the white onions. Place one onion, root-side down, on a stable surface like a small jar lid or a sturdy ring mold to keep it steady and prevent cutting all the way through the base.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Cut the onion: Using a sharp knife, make multiple vertical cuts from the top of the onion downwards, stopping about 1/2 inch from the root end. Aim for 12-16 evenly spaced cuts to create numerous 'petals'. Repeat with the second onion.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Soak the onions: Gently separate the petals of each cut onion. Place the onions in a large bowl of ice water for at least 30 minutes. This helps the petals open further and mellows the onion's flavor.
⏱️ 30 min
- 4
Prepare the seasoned breading: In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Prepare the wet batter: In another large, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Dredge the onions: Remove one onion from the ice water and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. Dredge the onion completely in the dry seasoned breading, making sure to get the mixture between all the petals. Shake off excess. Dip the breaded onion into the wet batter, ensuring all surfaces are coated. Let excess drip off. Finally, return the onion to the dry seasoned breading for a second coating, pressing gently to adhere the breading. Ensure all petals are fully coated. Repeat with the second onion.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
Heat the oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Fry the onions: Carefully lower one breaded onion into the hot oil, root-side up. Fry for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. The petals should be fully cooked and tender. Remove the onion with tongs and place it on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the second onion, ensuring the oil returns to 350°F before frying.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Prepare the dipping sauce: While the onions are frying, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, prepared horseradish, ketchup, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Serve: Place the hot blooming onions on a serving platter. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce in the center or on the side.
⏱️ 1 min
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Blooming Onion
Ingredients
For the Blooming Onion
- 2 white onion, large, peeled
- water, for soaking, as needed
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For the Seasoned Breading
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Wet Batter
- 2 eggs, large
- 1 cup milk
For the Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the onions: Peel the white onions. Place one onion, root-side down, on a stable surface like a small jar lid or a sturdy ring mold to keep it steady and prevent cutting all the way through the base.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Cut the onion: Using a sharp knife, make multiple vertical cuts from the top of the onion downwards, stopping about 1/2 inch from the root end. Aim for 12-16 evenly spaced cuts to create numerous 'petals'. Repeat with the second onion.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Soak the onions: Gently separate the petals of each cut onion. Place the onions in a large bowl of ice water for at least 30 minutes. This helps the petals open further and mellows the onion's flavor.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
Prepare the seasoned breading: In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Prepare the wet batter: In another large, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Dredge the onions: Remove one onion from the ice water and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels. Dredge the onion completely in the dry seasoned breading, making sure to get the mixture between all the petals. Shake off excess. Dip the breaded onion into the wet batter, ensuring all surfaces are coated. Let excess drip off. Finally, return the onion to the dry seasoned breading for a second coating, pressing gently to adhere the breading. Ensure all petals are fully coated. Repeat with the second onion.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
Heat the oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Fry the onions: Carefully lower one breaded onion into the hot oil, root-side up. Fry for 6-8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. The petals should be fully cooked and tender. Remove the onion with tongs and place it on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the second onion, ensuring the oil returns to 350°F before frying.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Prepare the dipping sauce: While the onions are frying, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, prepared horseradish, ketchup, paprika, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Serve: Place the hot blooming onions on a serving platter. Serve immediately with the dipping sauce in the center or on the side.
⏱️ 1 min