Crispy Blooming Onion Bites: Crunchy Delight with Zesty Dip
Crispy Blooming Onion Bites served with a zesty dipping sauce are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. Enjoy the crunchy texture and bold flavors!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the onions to create the blooming effect and soak them in buttermilk.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt.
- Coat the onions in the flour mixture, then dip back into the buttermilk, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Carefully place the coated onions into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- For the dipping sauce, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Serve the blooming onion bites hot with the zesty dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more cayenne to the flour mixture.
- These onion bites are best enjoyed fresh and hot!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg