Bloomin Onion

Making a Bloomin Onion Recipe at home with these simple steps. You start with a simple onion, slice it just right, and suddenly it transforms into an eye-catching appetizer that tastes straight out of a steakhouse.

It’s crispy, savory, and completely irresistible. I love bringing this one out for parties and game nights because it always impressive and it disappears fast! Dunk each bite into that homemade creamy dipping sauce and enjoy every crunchy, savory bite! You may even like these Deep Fried Pickles, Fried Zucchini Recipe, and Olive Garden Fried Lasagna.

Ingredients

For the Onion

• Sweet Onions – It’s important to use large Sweet onions like Vidalia Onions for the best flavor of this recipe.
• All Purpose Flour – Helps to create a crispy texture
• Cayenne Pepper – Adds a hint of spice
• Paprika – For a smoky flavor, use smoked paprika
• Garlic Powder – See The Best Garlic Powder Substitute
• Dried Oregano – If you are out, use Italian Seasoning
• Milk – We used whole milk
• Large Eggs – Binds the ingredients
• Vegetable Oil – Feel free to use other types of oil

For this Sauce

• Mayonnaise – This base ingredient to the sauce
• Ketchup – Use store bought or make Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe
• Horseradish – If you are out use Dijon Mustard
• Paprika – See Best Paprika Substitute
• Cayenne Pepper – Adds a hint of spice
• Oregano – You can also use Italian Seasoning Recipe

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How to Make Bloomin Onion

Step 1 – Mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 2 – Cut off the top of the onion and peel the outer skin from the onions with a sharp knife.

Step 3 – Place the onions on a cutting board, cut side down. Cut half inch, vertical cuts petal all around the onions. Turn the onions over and gently separate the layers of the petals of the onions.

Step 4 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt and black pepper.

Step 5 – In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs with the milk until well combined.

Step 6 – Dredge each onion in the seasoned flour mixture making sure that the flour mixture gets between the nooks and petal layers.

Step 7 – Dip the floured onion in the wet ingredients making sure that the milk and egg mixture get coated onto the entire onion. Gently separate the petals while coating it to make sure that it gets between each layer.

Step 8 – Dip the onions in the flour mixture again making sure that a 2nd layer of flour has well coated the onions.

Step 9 – In a deep fryer, large stock pot or dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure that the amount of vegetable oil in your pan or deep fryer is enough to cover the entire onion. Using a metal slotted spoon, wire skimmer or spatula, carefully layer one of the onions into the hot oil (root side down). Fry for approximately 5-7 minutes until the onion is golden brown and crispy.

Step 10 – Serve the onions with the refrigerate onion sauce and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Coated Onions – When coating the onions, use your fingers to gently separate the onion petals so that each petal gets evenly coated but be careful so that they don’t fall off.
• Heating the oil – Make sure that the oil comes to temperature (375 degrees F) after frying the 1st onion before frying the 2nd onion to ensure that the battered onion cooks evenly. For best results use a deep pot.
• Double Dip – Flour then egg then flour gives the crispiest Blooming Onion.
• Drain Well – Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Variations

• Spicy Bloomin Onion Add extra cayenne or chipotle powder for an extra kick of spice.
• Fresh Herb Crusted – Add dried oregano or thyme.
• Garlic Lover’s Version – Mix ½ tsp of minced garlic into the egg bowl.
• Cheesy Bloom – Sprinkle Parmesan over the hot onion for a delicious variations.