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Easy Blooming Onion Recipe

Easy Blooming Onion Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 blooming onion (serves 2–4)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make a delicious and crispy Easy Blooming Onion at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for sharing as an appetizer or enjoying as a snack, this fried onion dish is sure to impress your guests.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 large sweet onion (like Vidalia)

Batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Egg Wash:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Onion: Peel and cut the onion into ‘petals.’
  2. Fry the Onion: Fry the onion until golden brown and crispy.

Notes

  • You can make a quick dipping sauce with mayonnaise, ketchup, and hot sauce.
  • For a baked version, spray the coated onion with oil and bake at 400°F for 25–30 minutes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 onion
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg