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Bite-Sized Blooming Onions

Crispy Bite-Sized Blooming Onions: Irresistible Appetizer Delight

Delight in these crispy bite-sized blooming onions, a shareable appetizer with customizable flavors perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onion Coating
  • 2 pieces Sweet or Yellow Onions
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika smoked paprika optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder optional
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs for crunch
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil high smoke point oil
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Horseradish optional
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • skillet
  • thermometer
  • slotted spoon
  • Plate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the onions and slice them into wedges, keeping layers intact. Set aside.
  2. Submerge onion wedges in buttermilk for 10 minutes.
  3. Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and salt in a dish. Place panko in another dish.
  4. Dredge wedges in flour mix, dip in buttermilk, then coat in panko. Repeat with all wedges.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry onion wedges in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Remove fried onion wedges and drain on paper towels.
  8. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire, horseradish, smoked paprika, and garlic powder to create dipping sauce.
  9. Serve onion wedges hot with dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for gatherings, these bite-sized delights are easy to prepare and customize to your taste. Try different spices for a unique flavor.

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