Blooming Onion Bites with Dipping Sauce
Servings 4 servings
Perfectly seasoned and fried until crispy, these Blooming Onion Bites are served warm with a spicy dip!
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion or 2 medium onions
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup water
- oil for frying
- seasoned salt
Dipping Sauce
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon horseradish mayo sauce or regular horseradish
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all dip ingredients and set aside.
- Cut the onion in half vertically and make slices down the onion to make wedges. In a bowl, toss flour and seasonings except seasoning salt. In a second bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and water.
- Ensure onion slices are separated and place the onion wedges in a large freezer bag. Add about ¾ cup of the flour mixture and shake well to coat.
- Using a fork, gently lift out about 6 onion wedges and put them into the egg mixture. Using a fork, remove them from the egg mixture and into the flour mixture in the bowl. Toss to coat. (So it’s Flour. Egg. Flour.)
- Place on a rack while coating all of the onions. Gently tap the rack to remove excess flour before frying.
- Heat deep fryer or a couple of inches of oil in a pan to 360-375°F. Place the onions into the deep fryer or oil in small batches for about 6 minutes or until browned and crispy. Be sure not to overcrowd them.
- Remove from oil, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with seasoning salt. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat, broil in the oven or air fry for 2-3 minutes or until crispy.
Nutrition information accounts for 1/4 cup oil. This may vary based on oil temperature and how much is absorbed.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 544, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 13g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 193mg, Potassium: 369mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 1565IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 136mg, Iron: 4mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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