Description
Crispy Bite-Sized Blooming Onions that are golden brown and perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the onion into bite-sized pieces and separate the layers.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In another bowl, pour the buttermilk.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each onion piece into the buttermilk, then coat it in the flour mixture, back into the buttermilk, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Carefully add the coated onion pieces in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried onions with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter version, try baking the coated onion pieces at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- For added flavor, mix grated Parmesan cheese into the breadcrumb mixture or experiment with different spices like Italian seasoning or chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg