Crispy Blooming Onion – Just Like Outback Steakhouse!
🛒 Ingredients:
✔ For the Onion:
1 large sweet onion 🧅 (Vidalia works best!)
1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
1 cup cornstarch 🌽
1 tsp salt 🧂
1 tsp black pepper ✨
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) 🔥
2 large eggs 🥚
1 cup milk 🥛
Vegetable oil for frying 🛢
✔ For the Dipping Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise 🥄
2 tbsp ketchup 🍅
1 tbsp horseradish (or Dijon mustard) 🌶
½ tsp smoked paprika ✨
½ tsp garlic powder 🧄
¼ tsp black pepper 🔥
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Onion: Cut off the top (not the root), peel the onion, and place root-side down. Carefully cut into 12-16 wedges, stopping ½ inch from the root to keep it intact. Gently spread the petals apart.
2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
3️⃣ Make the Batter: In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
4️⃣ Coat the Onion: Dip the onion in the dry mix, then the egg mixture, then back into the dry mix. Make sure every petal is well coated!
5️⃣ Fry Until Golden: Heat oil in a deep pot to 375°F (190°C). Carefully lower the onion into the oil root-side up and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until crispy and golden brown.
6️⃣ Make the Sauce: Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy! Place the onion on a paper towel to drain, then serve hot with dipping sauce! 🤤🔥
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