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Onion Petals

Ditch the deep fryer and enjoy a healthy-ish side of crispy, golden oven-baked onion petals.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the top and root end off the onion, peel, and slice into 1/2-inch thick petals.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg until smooth.
  5. Dip onion petals into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture to coat.
  6. Arrange coated onion petals on the prepared baking sheet and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 372mg (16%) Potassium 192mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 510IU (10%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181

% Daily Value*

Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 372mg 16%
Potassium 192mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 510IU 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

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