APPETIZERS AND SNACKS
Bite-Sized Blooming Onions
4 servings
servings30 minutes
active time1 hour
total timeIngredients
2 pounds cipollini onions (peeled and sectioned)
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil (for frying)
¼ cup mayo
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon ketchup
½ teaspoon paprika
Pinch of salt and pepper
Directions
Prep onions by slicing off the root end. Slice off as little as possible. Carefully peel onions. Use a sharp knife to cut the onion into eighths, vertically, being careful not to cut all the way through the onion so it stays together. I think it’s best to leave what was the tip end intact.
After you slice each onion, press on it gently to separate the sections. Toss all the prepped onions in the buttermilk and egg mixture. Let them sit for at least 5-10 minutes to soak. You could also prep the onions in advance and let them marinate overnight.
Stir together flour with paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Remove onions from buttermilk mixture and dust heavily with flour mixture. Be sure to get it in all the cracks of the onions so they “bloom” a bit as they fry. Move coated onions to a clean plate.
Heat frying oil to 350 degrees F. Fry bite-sized onions for about 4 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove onions and let drain for a minute. Serve while hot with dipping sauce!
Nutrition
Serving Size
5 Onions
Calories
528 kcal
Total Fat
19 g
Saturated Fat
5 g
Unsaturated Fat
11 g
Trans Fat
0.03 g
Cholesterol
103 mg
Sodium
1978 mg
Total Carbohydrate
77 g
Dietary Fiber
7 g
Total Sugars
14 g
Protein
15 g
4 servings
servings30 minutes
active time1 hour
total time