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12 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 30MINS

Blooming Onion

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It's hard to hold back whenever you see those blooming onions that resemble flower petals at Outback Steakhouse and other classic restaurants. The good news is that you can make them yourself right at home.
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It's hard to hold back whenever you see those blooming onions that resemble flower petals at Outback Steakhouse and other classic restaurants. The good news is that you can make them yourself right at home.
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30MINS

Total Time

$6.53

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
1
us / metric
Sweet Onion
1
Large Sweet Onion
All-Purpose Flour
310 g
All-Purpose Flour
Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Paprika
2 Tbsp
Paprika
Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp
Dried Oregano
Seasoned Salt
1 tsp
Seasoned Salt
Garlic Powder
1 tsp
Garlic Powder
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, ground
Large Egg
2
Large Eggs
Milk
240 mL
Milk
Corn Oil
as needed
Corn Oil
about 1 gallon, for frying
Salt
to taste
Salt

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1599
Fat
21.7 g
Protein
61.5 g
Carbs
288.6 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Cut the top of the Sweet Onion (1).
step 1 Cut the top of the Sweet Onion (1).
step 2
Lace the onion cut-side down, and, using a sharp knife, make 1/2-inch cuts in a circular motion to create "petals." Flip the onion over and, using your hands, begin coaxing apart its layers.
step 2 Lace the onion cut-side down, and, using a sharp knife, make 1/2-inch cuts in a circular motion to create "petals." Flip the onion over and, using your hands, begin coaxing apart its layers.
step 3
In a large bowl, combine All-Purpose Flour (310 g), Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp), Paprika (2 Tbsp), Dried Oregano (1/2 tsp), Salt (to taste), Garlic Powder (1 tsp) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 3 In a large bowl, combine All-Purpose Flour (310 g), Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp), Paprika (2 Tbsp), Dried Oregano (1/2 tsp), Salt (to taste), Garlic Powder (1 tsp) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
step 4
Place the onion cut-side down in the bowl, cover with a plate, and shake to coat onion and each "petal."
step 4 Place the onion cut-side down in the bowl, cover with a plate, and shake to coat onion and each "petal."
step 5
Meanwhile, in a separate medium bowl, mix large Large Eggs (2) with Milk (240 mL). Dip onion in egg wash cut-side down; shake off excess egg wash and return onion to flour mixture to coat a second time. Shake off any excess flour.
step 5 Meanwhile, in a separate medium bowl, mix large Large Eggs (2) with Milk (240 mL). Dip onion in egg wash cut-side down; shake off excess egg wash and return onion to flour mixture to coat a second time. Shake off any excess flour.
step 6
In a deep-fryer or a heavy Dutch oven, heat Corn Oil (as needed) to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), adding enough oil so that the entire onion will be able to float.
step 7
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine dip ingredients until well-mixed. Set aside.
step 7 Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine dip ingredients until well-mixed. Set aside.
step 8
In the deep-fryer or Dutch oven, add the onion cut-side down in the oil for 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip the onion and allow it to fry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the batter is golden brown.
step 8 In the deep-fryer or Dutch oven, add the onion cut-side down in the oil for 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip the onion and allow it to fry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the batter is golden brown.
step 9
Move it to a plate covered in paper towels to drain off excess oil and season with a little Seasoned Salt (1 tsp).
step 9 Move it to a plate covered in paper towels to drain off excess oil and season with a little Seasoned Salt (1 tsp).
step 10
Serve immediately with sauce.
step 10 Serve immediately with sauce.

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