Description
Ingredients You’ll Need. A steakhouse-style blooming onion with an extra-crispy seasoned coating and a zesty, secret dipping sauce—perfect for parties and weekend fun.
Ingredients
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For the Zesty Dipping Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp cream-style horseradish sauce
- 1 Tbsp ketchup
- 1/3 tsp paprika
- 1/3 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
For the Crispy Coating
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
For the Onion
- 1 large sweet onion (e.g., Vidalia)
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying (or enough to cover)
Instructions
- Mix the dipping sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup, paprika, cayenne, salt, oregano, and black pepper until smooth. Cover and chill until serving.
- Prepare wet & dry coatings: In one bowl, whisk milk with egg. In another bowl, whisk flour with salt, cayenne, paprika, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and cumin.
- Cut the onion for blooming: Trim ~1 inch from top and bottom; peel. Core a 1-inch circle from the top, leaving root intact. Slice downward to create 16 even cuts, then gently separate petals.
- Double-batter: Dip onion in milk-egg mixture (get between petals). Let excess drip, then coat thoroughly in seasoned flour. Repeat dip and flour for an extra-crispy crust.
- Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or heavy pot. Carefully lower onion, cut-side up, into the oil and fry about 10 minutes until deep golden and crisp.
- Drain & serve: Lift onto a wire rack or paper towels to drain. Open the center slightly, place a small bowl of sauce inside, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
Timing: Total time is about 30 minutes. Oil temperature matters: 350°F/175°C ensures a crisp exterior without greasy results. If too cool, onion absorbs oil; if too hot, exterior burns before interior cooks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
Nutrition
- Calories: 1800
- Fat: 125
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 150
- Protein: 25
