Bloomin’ Onion
July 29, 2024
This favorite restaurant appetizer gets its name because of its resemblance to flower petals. Now you can make your own Outback-style bloomin’ onion at home! Tip: Refrigerating the onion before frying helps the breading adhere more easily.
MAKES
1
PREP TIME
35 min
COOK TIME
6-8 min
Ingredients
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1large sweet yellow onion, such as Vidalia
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2 1/2cups all-purpose flour
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1teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2tablespoons paprika
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1/2teaspoon dried oregano
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1teaspoon seasoned salt
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1teaspoon garlic powder
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Freshly ground black pepper
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2large eggs
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1cup whole milk
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1gallon peanut oil
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Salt, to taste
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Aioli of your choice, for serving
Directions
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1
Cut the top of the onion; place it cut-side down, and, using a sharp knife, make ½-inch cuts in a circular motion to create “petals.”
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2
Flip the onion over and, using your hands, begin coaxing apart its layers.
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3
In a large bowl, combine flour, cayenne, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
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4
Place the onion cut-side down in the bowl, cover with a plate, and shake to coat onion and each “petal.” Shake off any excess flour.
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5
Meanwhile, in a separate medium bowl, mix eggs with milk. 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.
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6
In a deep-fryer or a heavy Dutch oven, heat oil to 375 F, adding enough oil so the entire onion will be able to float.
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7
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.
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8
Move it to a plate covered in paper towels to drain off excess oil and season with a little salt.
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9
Serve immediately with aioli of choice for dipping.
Recipe source: Popsugar