Blooming Onion
Indulge in the ultimate appetizer with this blooming onion recipe! Crispy, golden-brown petals reveal a tender, sweet interior, perfectly paired with a zesty dipping sauce. Whether for game day or a cozy night in, this show-stopping dish is sure to impress your guests and elevate any gathering into a celebration of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying (enough to submerge the onion)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp horseradish sauce (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Carefully peel the onion and cut off the top while keeping the root intact.
- Place the onion cut-side down and slice downward every 1/4 inch without cutting through the root.
- In one bowl, whisk together buttermilk and spices. In another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, and remaining spices.
- Dip the onion in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it's fully submerged. Coat it with the flour mixture, covering each petal.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C). Fry the coated onion for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- For the dipping sauce, mix ketchup, horseradish sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blooming onion (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg