Description
Crispy, golden bite-sized blooming onions packed with bold seasoning and tender sweet onion inside. These poppable appetizers are perfect for parties, game day, or casual gatherings, served with a creamy, zesty dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 3–4 small sweet onions or 2 large onions cut into chunks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Peel onions and cut into bite-sized wedges, keeping layers intact. Gently separate layers slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs with milk until smooth.
- Dredge each onion piece in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, then coat again in the flour mixture. Press coating gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onions in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small bowl, mix all dipping sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Serve onion bites warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Pat onions dry before dredging to help coating stick.
- For extra smokiness, add smoked paprika.
- Air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes for a lighter option.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer at 375°F until crispy.
- Do not microwave, as it softens the coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
