Crispy Blooming Onion Bites: Indulgent Treat with Zesty Sauce
Enjoy these Crispy Blooming Onion Bites paired with a zesty dipping sauce that elevates this indulgent treat to a whole new level!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the onion into a bloom shape, removing a portion of the core.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt.
- Dip the onion into buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the onion until golden brown.
- Serve hot with the zesty dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the onion by repeating the buttermilk and flour steps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Crispy Blooming Onion Bites, Zesty Dipping Sauce