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Crispy Homemade Blooming Onion

A golden fried onion appetizer with ultra-crispy petals and bold seasoning, perfect for dipping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Blooming Onion
  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Deep pot or fryer

Method
 

  1. Cut onion into a blooming shape and dry thoroughly.
  2. Prepare seasoned flour and egg mixture.
  3. Dredge onion, dip in egg, and coat again.
  4. Fry in hot oil until golden and crisp.

Notes

Serve immediately for maximum crunch.