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Blooming Onion Bites with Dipping Sauce
Perfectly seasoned and fried until crispy, these Blooming Onion Bites are served warm with a spicy dip!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 544 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.