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Bloomin Onion

The best of the best when it comes to appetizers, this crispy bloomin' onion is the best addition to any meal. Each onion is coated in a seasoned buttermilk breading that will have you reaching for another piece.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 onions
Calories: 849 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Prepare 2 large sweet onions by cutting the tops off, not the root! Remove the layers of skin. Place the onion flat side down on a cutting board.
  2. Cut into the onion, starting ½ inch away from the root and cutting straight down through the onion. Make the same cut three more times to create a quadrant.
  3. Cut the onion with the same technique 4 times in each quadrant to create 16 equal cuts all the way through the onion, but preserve the root where it will all stay together.
  4. Turn the cut onion over and go through opening up the cut layers to “bloom” it.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk 2 large eggs and 2 cups buttermilk together.
  6. In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 teaspoons oregano, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  7. In a large heavy bottom pot, over medium high heat, heat enough oil for frying to completely submerge the onion.
  8. To bread the onions, start by dredging the onions one at a time in the flour mixture. Place the onion root side down in the flour bowl and scoop flour into and all around the onion, being careful to spread all the layers out and coat it completely.
  9. Move the floured onion to the egg mixture and, using the same technique, completely coat the onion in the egg mixture. Take care to get the egg inside and between each layer.
  10. Pull the onion from the egg mixture and allow any excess egg to drip off. Move it back to the flour bowl and once again dredge it completely in the flour mixture. You’ll really want to get it inside each layer because this will complete the breading.
  11. Once the onions are breaded, fry them one at a time in the hot oil. Place an onion in the oil very carefully, root side down, using 2 large spoons and moving very slowly to avoid splashing.
  12. Once the onion is submerged, fry it until the breading is brown and crispy and the onion is tender, about 7-10 minutes.
  13. Remove the bloomin' onion from the oil carefully and place it on some paper towels to drain any excess oil off.
  14. Serve fresh with some Fry Sauce, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 849kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 149g (50%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 190mg (63%) Sodium 1518mg (63%) Potassium 1159mg (33%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 2902IU (58%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 467mg (47%) Iron 12mg (67%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2onions

Amount Per Serving

Calories 849

% Daily Value*

Calories 849kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 149g 50%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 1518mg 63%
Potassium 1159mg 25%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 2902IU 58%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 467mg 47%
Iron 12mg 67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.