Description
Crispy, bite-sized blooming onions perfect for snacking, served with a tangy and flavorful dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 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 horseradish (optional)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and cut onions into bite-sized wedges, keeping the layers intact.
- Soak onion wedges in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate dish.
- Remove onions from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Dip coated onions back into the buttermilk.
- Roll onions in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onions in small batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange fried onion bites on a platter and serve with the dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can omit the horseradish from the dipping sauce if preferred.
- Make sure the oil remains at 350°F (175°C) to ensure even frying.
- Best served fresh and hot for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
