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Blooming Onion

A delicious and crispy blooming onion, perfect for appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 Large Onion
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 Eggs beaten
  • as needed Oil for Frying

Instructions: 

  • 1. Cut the top of the onion and peel off the outer layer. Make cuts into the onion to create petals, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • 3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk and beaten eggs.
  • 4. Dip the onion into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk mixture, and back into the flour mixture, ensuring it is well coated.
  • 5. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C). Fry the onion until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes.
  • 6. Remove the onion from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes:

Make sure to cut the onion carefully to create even petals.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Blooming Onion
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