Outback Bloomin Onion

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, this copycat Outback Bloomin’ Onion recipe brings the iconic appetizer right to your kitchen! Featuring a large sweet onion delicately sliced to resemble a blooming flower, this show-stopping dish is coated in a bold, spiced flour mixture and double-breaded for the ultimate crunch. Deep-fried to perfection, it pairs beautifully with a zesty homemade dipping sauce made from ranch dressing, horseradish, and a touch of ketchup. Ready in just 30 minutes, this restaurant-style favorite is ideal for sharing at gatherings, game days, or as a crowd-pleasing starter. Learn how to make the perfect fried onion bloom with step-by-step instructions for that crispy, savory magic everyone loves!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Large sweet onion
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk
• 4 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
• 2 teaspoons Prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons Ketchup
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the onion and cut off the top, leaving the root intact.

Step 2

Place the onion root side down and slice into 12 to 16 sections, careful not to cut fully through to the root so the onion stays connected.

Step 3

Gently spread the onion petals apart to resemble a blooming flower.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until combined.

Step 6

Dip the onion into the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, and shake off excess.

Step 7

Next, dip the onion into the egg mixture, making sure it gets into all the layers, then coat it again in the flour mixture for a double breading.

Step 8

In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).

Step 9

Carefully place the onion into the hot oil, root side up, and fry for about 7–10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 10

Once done, remove the onion with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 11

To prepare the dipping sauce, combine ranch dressing, horseradish, ketchup, and paprika in a small bowl and mix until smooth.

Step 12

Serve the Bloomin' Onion warm with the dipping sauce on the side and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1993.3 grams (1993.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8959

Total Fat 904.30g	1159%
Saturated Fat 133.10g	665%
Polyunsaturated Fat 540.90g
Cholesterol 439mg	146%
Sodium 3785mg	165%
Total Carbohydrate 246.20g	90%
Dietary Fiber 13.20g	47%
Total Sugars 47.60g
Protein 55.30g	111%

Vitamin D 190IU	951%
Calcium 586mg	45%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 1449mg	31%

*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: 87.1%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 10.5%