Blooming Onion Bites with Dipping Sauce

Name: Blooming Onion Bites with Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large sweet onion; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk; ½ cup water; oil; seasoned salt; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 2 teaspoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
544 kcal
Course
Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine
American

Blooming Onion Bites with Dipping Sauce

Layla Henson

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Perfectly seasoned and fried until crispy, these Blooming Onion Bites are served warm with a spicy dip!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 large sweet onion or 2 medium onions
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
½ cup water
oil for frying
seasoned salt

Dipping Sauce

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish or 1 tablespoon horseradish mayo
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Combine all dip ingredients and set aside.
Cut the onion in half vertically and make slices down the onion to make wedges. In a bowl, toss flour and seasonings except seasoning salt. In a second bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and water.
Ensure onion slices are separated and place the onion wedges in a large freezer bag. Add about ¾ cup of the flour mixture and shake well to coat.
Using a fork, gently lift out about 6 onion wedges and put them into the egg mixture. Using a fork, remove them from the egg mixture and into the flour mixture in the bowl. Toss to coat. (So it’s Flour. Egg. Flour.)
Place on a rack while coating all of the onions. Gently tap the rack to remove excess flour before frying.
Heat deep fryer or a couple of inches of oil in a pan to 360-375°F. Place the onions into the deep fryer or oil in small batches for about 6 minutes or until browned and crispy. Be sure not to overcrowd them.
Remove from oil, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with seasoning salt. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat, broil in the oven or air fry for 2-3 minutes or until crispy.
Nutrition information accounts for 1/4 cup oil. This may vary based on oil temperature and how much is absorbed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 544 (27%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 193mg (8%) Potassium 369mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1565IU (31%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 544 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	544	27%
Carbohydrates	61g	20%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	105mg	35%
Sodium	193mg	8%
Potassium	369mg	8%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1565IU	31%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	136mg	14%
Iron	4mg	22%