A deliciously crispy blooming onion served with a savory dipping sauce. Perfect as an appetizer for any occasion.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp cajun seasoning
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp horseradish
- 60 ml ketchup
- 1 large onion
- 120 ml mayonnaise
- 240 ml milk
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1000 ml vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Peel the onion and cut off the top. Make cuts from the top down to create petals but don't cut all the way through.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
Step 3
In another bowl, beat the eggs and milk together.
Step 4
Dip the onion in the flour mixture, coating well. Then dip it in the egg mixture and back into the flour mixture.
Step 5
Heat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (350°F).
Step 6
Fry the onion until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Step 7
For the dipping sauce, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
Step 8
Serve the blooming onion hot with the dipping sauce on the side.