Blooming Onion

Crispy, golden, and utterly irresistible, this Blooming Onion recipe is the ultimate appetizer to wow your guests! Featuring a large sweet onion, expertly sliced into beautiful "petals," it's coated in a flavorful blend of paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder before being fried to perfection. This crowd-pleasing dish comes with a zesty homemade dipping sauce, combining creamy mayonnaise, tangy ketchup, and a hint of horseradish for the perfect complement to the savory crunch. Whether you're hosting a game day party or craving a restaurant-style snack, this Blooming Onion delivers bold flavor in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a show-stopping treat that's easier to make than you think!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 whole large sweet onion (such as Vidalia)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika (for sauce)
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine flour, tablespoon of paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Step 2

Cut off the top 1/4 inch of the onion to expose the layers. Remove the dry skin.

Step 3

Place the onion cut side down. Start about 1/2 inch from the root, cut vertically down to create petals, repeat until you have 16 sections. Be careful not to slice all the way through the root.

Step 4

Turn the onion over and gently spread the 'petals' apart to form a blooming onion shape.

Step 5

Prepare the wet batter: In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk until well combined.

Step 6

Coat the onion by placing it in the flour mixture, turning to coat all sides thoroughly, and separating the petals to ensure flour gets between them.

Step 7

Dip the flour-coated onion into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well coated. Allow excess to drip off.

Step 8

Return the onion to the flour mixture, once again ensuring that all the petals are thoroughly coated.

Step 9

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to about 375°F (190°C). Ensure there is enough oil to completely cover the onion when frying.

Step 10

Carefully lower the onion into the hot oil, cut side up, using a slotted spoon or spatula. Fry for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Step 11

Once cooked, remove it from the oil and place it on a plate with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 12

For the dipping sauce, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.

Step 13

Serve the blooming onion warm with the spicy dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1897 grams (1897.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	10353

Total Fat 1059.10g	1358%
Saturated Fat 151.10g	756%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.80g
Cholesterol 520mg	173%
Sodium 3254mg	141%
Total Carbohydrate 258.10g	94%
Dietary Fiber 13.40g	48%
Total Sugars 33.80g
Protein 49.40g	99%

Vitamin D 191IU	953%
Calcium 477mg	37%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 1282mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 88.6%

Protein: 1.8%

Carbs: 9.6%