Description
This Awesome Bloomin Onion recipe features a crispy, golden fried onion flower served with a tangy and creamy dipping sauce made from thousand island dressing and creamy horseradish sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, this impressive dish combines bold flavors and a crunchy texture that will delight any crowd.
Ingredients
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Bloomin Onion
- 1 large onion, white or yellow
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Bloomin Onion Sauce
- 1/2 cup thousand island dressing
- 1/4 cup creamy horseradish sauce
Instructions
- Prepare flour mixture: Mix together all dried ingredients including flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
- Prepare egg wash: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully blended.
- Cut the onion: Remove the papery skin from the onion and trim 1/2 inch off the pointy end. Place the onion cut-side down on a cutting board and carefully make vertical cuts about 1/2 inch apart starting 1/2 inch from the root to create 12-16 sections without cutting through the root, forming an onion flower.
- Coat the onion: Gently separate the onion petals and dip the entire onion flower into the flour mixture, making sure to coat thoroughly. Lift and shake off excess flour.
- Dip in egg wash: Place the floured onion into the egg wash, ensuring it is fully coated, then return it to the flour mixture for a second coating. Lift and set onto a plate.
- Freeze before frying: Place the coated onion flower in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes to help the batter set and adhere during frying.
- Heat oil: In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C), maintaining consistent temperature throughout frying.
- Fry the onion: Carefully place the onion flower cut-side down into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes, then turn it over and fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the batter is golden brown and crispy.
- Drain excess oil: Remove the bloomin onion and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix the thousand island dressing with creamy horseradish sauce until well combined to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve: Dip each onion petal into the sauce and enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature stays close to 350°F during the entire frying process to achieve a crispy crust without absorbing excess oil.
- Freezing the coated onion before frying helps the batter stick better and results in a crispier texture.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control the spiciness level of the coating.
- If you don’t have Thousand Island dressing, you can substitute with a mix of ketchup and mayonnaise with a dash of pickle juice.
- Use a large onion for better petal sections and an impressive presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
