Description
Learn how to make the perfect crispy blooming onion at home with this easy recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 cups oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Cut the top off the onion and peel it.
- Make cuts in the onion to create petals.
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
- Dredge the onion in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry the onion until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Let the oil heat properly to ensure a crispy texture.
- Experiment with spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg