Description
This is the best ever blooming onion recipe. It features a crispy outer layer and a tender inside, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the onion into a blossom shape.
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip the onion into the buttermilk.
- Coat the onion with the flour mixture.
- Dip it back into the buttermilk.
- Coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.
- Fry the onion for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a sweet onion for the best flavor.
- Ensure the oil is hot before frying.
- Serve with dipping sauce of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blooming onion
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: blooming onion, appetizer, fried onion