Blooming Onion
Come and try this irresistible Blooming Onion recipe—crispy, golden, and perfect for sharing!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cream-style horseradish sauce
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large onion
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for deep-frying
Instructions
- Make the dipping sauce by mixing mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and cumin.
- Prepare the onion by cutting 3/4 to 1 inch off the top and bottom, removing the skin, and coring out the center.
- Slice the onion vertically 3/4 of the way down, turn 90 degrees, and slice again. Repeat until you have 16 sections, being careful not to cut through the bottom.
- Spread the onion petals apart, dip in the milk mixture, then coat well with the flour mixture.
- Separate the petals again and sprinkle flour mixture between them.
- Dip the onion into the milk mixture and flour mixture once more. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the onion right-side-up until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Drain the fried onion on a rack or paper towels. Open the center wide enough to fit the dipping sauce bowl and serve warm.
Notes
Notes:
For a crispier texture, you can double dip the onion in the flour mixture before frying.
For a crispier texture, you can double dip the onion in the flour mixture before frying.