Blooming Onion | Serves 4
1 large Sweet Onion
1/2 c. Milk or buttermilk
2 Eggs, beaten
1 large Sweet Onion
1/2 c. Milk or buttermilk
2 Eggs, beaten
1 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 T. Paprika
1 1/2 t. Salt, and some for sprinkling over the top after frying
1 1/2 T. Paprika
1 1/2 t. Salt, and some for sprinkling over the top after frying
1 1/2 t. Onion Powder
1 1/2 t. Garlic Powder
1/4 t. Cayenne pepper
1/2 t. Pepper
4-8 cups Oil, enough to cover the onion
Slicing:
Make a tiny slit across the tip (not the root) of your onion and peel the brown shell away.
Place the onion with the root facing up. With a knife, begin slicing around 1/2 inch away from the root in a circular motion. You should be able to create 12-16 even slices depending on the size of your onion.
Flip the onion and gently spread out the petals.
Coating:
Combine in bowl: flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic powder and salt & black pepper. In another bowl combine eggs and milk.
Place the onion in the dry mix, spread out the petals and thoroughly coat.. Shake away excess, then place into the wet mix. Coat thoroughly. Allow excess to drip off and then place back into the flour. Coat again, thoroughly coating each petal, carefully spreading them out as needed and shaking out any excess so the petals don't clump and stick together.
Frying:
In a suitably sized pot, heat up enough oil to cover the entire onion. Heat oil to at least 350 degrees. . Using a large spoon slowly and carefully place your onion root side up in the hot oil. Allow to fry for around 2-3mins, then very carefully flip it over. It's ready to flip when the very tips of the petals begin to brown.
Continue frying until deep golden and crispy all over. Depending on the size of your onion it should take around 6-10 minutes to fry. Do not pull it out to soon, the batter with taste powdery and yucky. You want a deep golden color before you take it out. Be sure to keep it submerged in the oil and try and maintain the oil temperature during the entire frying process.
When done, place upside down on a paper towel to drain. Flip over and sprinkle with salt. Serve with your favorite dip!
Slicing:
Make a tiny slit across the tip (not the root) of your onion and peel the brown shell away.
Place the onion with the root facing up. With a knife, begin slicing around 1/2 inch away from the root in a circular motion. You should be able to create 12-16 even slices depending on the size of your onion.
Flip the onion and gently spread out the petals.
Coating:
Combine in bowl: flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic powder and salt & black pepper. In another bowl combine eggs and milk.
Place the onion in the dry mix, spread out the petals and thoroughly coat.. Shake away excess, then place into the wet mix. Coat thoroughly. Allow excess to drip off and then place back into the flour. Coat again, thoroughly coating each petal, carefully spreading them out as needed and shaking out any excess so the petals don't clump and stick together.
Frying:
In a suitably sized pot, heat up enough oil to cover the entire onion. Heat oil to at least 350 degrees. . Using a large spoon slowly and carefully place your onion root side up in the hot oil. Allow to fry for around 2-3mins, then very carefully flip it over. It's ready to flip when the very tips of the petals begin to brown.
Continue frying until deep golden and crispy all over. Depending on the size of your onion it should take around 6-10 minutes to fry. Do not pull it out to soon, the batter with taste powdery and yucky. You want a deep golden color before you take it out. Be sure to keep it submerged in the oil and try and maintain the oil temperature during the entire frying process.
When done, place upside down on a paper towel to drain. Flip over and sprinkle with salt. Serve with your favorite dip!
There is enough to make 2 blooming onions.
Sriracha Mayo
1 c. mayo
2 T. Sriracha
1/2 t. garlic powder
juice of 1/2 lime
salt to taste
Mix together and serve in the skin of the lime.
Sweet Chili Mayo
6 T. mayo
4 T. sweet chili sauce (more if needed)
Stir and serve
BBQ Mayo
1/4 c. mayo
1/4 c. bbq sauce
1 t. vinegar
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t. paprika
1/2 t. onion powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
Stir together. Cover & chill. Serve
If you want it creamier add more mayo. If you want more BBQ flavor add more BBQ sauce.
Idaho Fry Sauce
1 1/8 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. onion powder
1/4 t. ground mustard
1/8 t. paprika
1/2 c. ketchup
2 T. red wine vinegar
1/1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce
Stir together and chill for 30 minutes. Serve.
Easy Fry Sauce
1 c. mayo
2 T. Ketchup (more if desired)
1 T. dill pickle juice
Stir together. Serve.