Description
Bite-Sized Blooming Onions are a delightful twist on a classic appetizer, featuring crispy, golden-brown onions that burst with flavor in every bite. Perfectly seasoned and paired with your favorite dipping sauce, these crunchy treats are guaranteed to be the star of your gathering. Whether it’s game day or a casual get-together, these onion bites will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Dipping sauce (ranch or spicy aioli)
Instructions
- Peel the onions and cut off the tops while leaving the roots intact.
- Slice each onion into sections without cutting all the way through to create petal-like blooms.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- Dip each onion bloom into cold water before coating it thoroughly in the batter mix.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot or fryer.
- Carefully fry each onion bloom until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, allow the coated onions to rest for a few minutes before frying. Experiment with additional seasonings like garlic powder or Cajun spices for unique flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven at 350°F for crispiness.