How To Make A Blooming Onion
This crispy blooming onion, made with a flavorful spiced batter and deep fried to perfection, is a show-stopping appetizer with tender petals and a golden crunch.
Equipment
- 1 Deep Pot for frying
- 1 Slotted Spoon
- 1 Sharp Knife
- 2 Mixing Bowls medium or large
- 1 Kitchen Thermometer
- 1 Paper Towels for draining
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 White Onion large, firm
- 1.5 cups Plain White Flour
- 0.5 cup Milk for smooth batter
- 2 Eggs beaten
- 1.5 tablespoons Paprika for smoky color
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1.5 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 4-8 cups Vegetable or Canola Oil for deep frying
Instructions
Instructions
- Peel that big onion and trim the root just a bit but don’t cut it off. That root’s gotta hold it all together.
- Place it root-side down. Make 4 big cuts straight down, but stop half an inch from the root so petals stay connected.
- Cut more between those big slices till you got around 12 to 16 petals total.
- Gently pull those layers apart and soak your onion in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to help it bloom wide.
- Now mix flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper all in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk milk and beaten eggs together until smooth.
- Dip your onion in the flour mix, ensuring every petal is coated. Shake off the extra.
- Dip in egg mix letting excess drip off, then coat again in flour mixture thickly.
- Heat oil in deep pot to 375°F (190°C). Carefully lower onion and fry 5–7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove with slotted spoon, drain on paper towel, and sprinkle salt. Serve with dipping sauce.
Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=-X6RGZ-vqy4%3Ffeature%3Doembed
Notes
Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce like sriracha mayo, BBQ mayo, or sweet chili mayo. For added flair, use a lime shell as a dipping bowl!