Description
Crispy, golden-brown bites of blooming onion that are fun to eat and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Creamy dipping sauce (ranch or similar)
Instructions
- Cut the onion into sections to create ‘petals,’ keeping the base intact.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the onion in buttermilk, ensuring it’s well-coated, then cover it in the flour mixture.
- Roll the onion in breadcrumbs to create a crispy layer.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy skillet to a suitable frying temperature.
- Fry the onion until it turns golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot with a creamy dipping sauce for added flavor.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying for the best texture. Can be customized with different spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg