Bloomin’ Onion

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: May. 17, 2023

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
• Dash cayenne pepper
• Dash pepper
• ONION:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1 large sweet onion

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Directions

1. For sauce, combine the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
2. For onion, in a shallow bowl, combine flour and seasonings. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. With a sharp knife, slice 1/2 in. off the top of the onion; peel onion. Cut into 16 wedges to within 1/2 in. of root end. Gently spread onion petals apart.
3. Hold onion over dry ingredients. Spoon flour mixture over and around onion petals; shake off excess. Hold onion over egg mixture. Spoon over and around onion petals; allowing excess to drip off. Again, hold onion over dry ingredients. Spoon flour mixture over and around onion petals; shake off excess.
4. Fry onion, cut-side down, for 3 minutes. Flip; fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with additional salt. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 442 calories, 31g fat (4g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1203mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bloomin-onion/

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