Bite-Sized Blooming Onions
These crispy, golden bite-sized blooming onions are a fun twist on the steakhouse classic. Perfectly seasoned and served with a smoky dipping sauce.
Ingredients
For the Blooming Onions:
- 2 large sweet onions cut into bite-sized wedges
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon horseradish optional
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut onions into wedges and separate layers.
- Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and salt.
- Dip each onion wedge into flour, then buttermilk, then panko.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet.
- Fry onion wedges in small batches, 2–3 minutes each, until golden.
- Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve onions hot with the dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use Vidalia or Walla Walla onions for best results.
- Double coat for extra crunch.
- To make ahead, bread onions and refrigerate until ready to fry.
- Air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes for a lighter option.