Description
Golden Crispy Blooming Onion Bites with Zesty Dipping Sauce are a delicious treat that combines crispy fried onion rings with a tangy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the zesty dipping sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the onions and slice them into 1-inch thick rings. Carefully separate the rings and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until smooth.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each onion ring into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into the buttermilk mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure each ring is well coated.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Fry the onion rings in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Serve the crispy onion bites warm with the zesty dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or serve with a hot sauce on the side.
- Try using different types of onions, such as sweet Vidalia onions, for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg