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Deep-Fried Blooming Onion

Deep-Fried Blooming Onion

This deep-fried blooming onion is a crispy and delicious appetizer, perfect as a snack or side dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Freezing Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 3341 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep-fryer or Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 1.5 cups milk (355 mL)
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1.5 cups flour (190 g)
  • 1.5 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 cups canola oil (720 mL)

Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1.5 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Cut the top of an onion and place it cut-side down.
  • Using a sharp knife make 4 ½-inch (11.5 cm) cuts then go back and make 3 cuts in between each quarter.
  • Flip the onion over and coax apart its layers or 'petals'. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs and the milk.
  • In a large bowl combine flour, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  • Place the onion in it, coating every petal with egg wash.
  • Place the onion in the dry mixture coating every petal.
  • Coat the onion in the egg wash and dry mixture one more time.
  • Heat canola oil to 375ºF (190ºC) in a deep-fryer or dutch oven.
  • Place onion in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • With tongs add the onion to the oil for 2 minutes or until it is browned and crispy.
  • Move onion to plate covered in paper towels and allow to drain for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine sour cream, salt, pepper, paprika, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 3341kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 16gFat: 338gFiber: 3gSugar: 9g
Keyword Appetizer, Blooming Onion, crispy, Deep Fried, Lotus Onion, Snack
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