Description
A crispy, flavorful appetizer made from an onion, deep-fried to perfection with a seasoned batter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel the onion and cut off the top.
- Slice the onion into petals without cutting all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Dip the onion in buttermilk and then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the onion for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Choose a large, firm onion for best results.
- You can adjust the spices according to your taste.
- Keep the oil temperature consistent for even frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Blooming Onions, Fried Onions, Appetizer, Snack