Description
This delicious homemade bloomin’ onion delight is a fantastic dish that’s sure to impress. Made with 1 large vidalia or sweet onion, 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, and 2 tsp smoked paprika, it combines great flavors and textures for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by slicing off the top of the onion and peeling away the outer skin. Position the onion root-side down and make 4 vertical cuts, ensuring the root remains intact. Continue cutting between the segments until you have 16 evenly spaced petals.
- Gently immerse the onion in ice water for 10 minutes to encourage the petals to open, then thoroughly pat it dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, whisking them together.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and whole milk together until well combined.
- Dip the onion into the flour mixture, making sure each petal is coated. Then, immerse it in the egg wash before coating it thoroughly in the flour mixture a second time.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 375°F. Carefully lower the onion into the oil, ensuring the root side is facing up.
- Fry the onion for 3 minutes, then carefully flip it over and fry for another 3 minutes until it turns golden brown and crispy.
- Once cooked, drain the onion on paper towels and serve it warm alongside a spicy dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes