Blooming Onion Bites with Dipping Sauce

Blooming Onion Bites with Dipping Sauce

from spendwithpennies.com
40 min

Perfectly seasoned and fried until crispy, these Blooming Onion Bites are served warm with a spicy dip!

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet onion (or 2 medium onions)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup water
  • oil (for frying)
  • seasoned salt
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish mayo sauce (or regular horseradish)
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine all dip ingredients and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cut the onion in half vertically and make slices down the onion to make wedges. In a bowl, toss flour and seasonings except seasoning salt. In a second bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and water.

  3. 3

    Ensure onion slices are separated and place the onion wedges in a large freezer bag. Add about ¾ cup of the flour mixture and shake well to coat.

  4. 4

    Using a fork, gently lift out about 6 onion wedges and put them into the egg mixture. Using a fork, remove them from the egg mixture and into the flour mixture in the bowl. Toss to coat. (So it’s Flour. Egg. Flour.)

  5. 5

    Place on a rack while coating all of the onions. Gently tap the rack to remove excess flour before frying.

  6. 6

    Heat deep fryer or a couple of inches of oil in a pan to 360-375°F. Place the onions into the deep fryer or oil in small batches for about 6 minutes or until browned and crispy. Be sure not to overcrowd them.

  7. 7

    Remove from oil, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with seasoning salt. Serve hot with dipping sauce.