Bite-Sized Blooming Onions
These Bite-Sized Blooming Onions are a delightful twist on the classic blooming onion. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they are perfect for snacking or as a unique appetizer. Serve them with a flavorful dipping sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Blooming Onions:
- 2 large sweet onions, cut into bite-sized wedges
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon horseradish (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Blooming Onions: In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Dip onion wedges in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture and panko breadcrumbs. Fry until golden brown.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of cayenne pepper in the coating.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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