BLOOMING ONION

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Make and share this Blooming Onion recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Onions

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 large sweet vidalia onion
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
oil (for frying)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 tablespoons creamed horseradish
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
pepper

Steps:

Beat together the egg and buttermilk in a medium bowl.
Combine the flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, oregano, thyme, cumin and old bay in a separate bowl.
Slice 3/4" to 1" off the top and bottom of the onion and remove skin.
Cut out a 1" core and slice about 3/4 of the way down to create petals.
Place the onion in boiling water to separate the petals.
Let cool.
Dip the onion into the milk mixture.
Dip the coated onion into the flour mixture, covering liberally.
Repeat process.
Let onion set in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before frying.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350 degrees.
Fry the onion right side up for 10 minutes until brown.
Drain on a rack or paper towel.
Combine ingredients for dipping sauce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.5, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 1495.5, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 8.3

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