Irresistible Bite-Sized Blooming Onions: A Flavor Explosion in Every Morsel
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Learn how to make delicious Bite-Sized Blooming Onions. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
2 large sweet onions, cut into wedges
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended for extra crunch)
Vegetable oil for frying
Optional: Ranch or your favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
Start by preparing your onions. Cut each onion into wedges, ensuring they are not too thick so they cook evenly.
In a bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. This will be your dredging mixture.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl. This is where the magic crunch happens!
Dip each onion wedge into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated, then into the egg mixture, and finally into the breadcrumbs. Press lightly to ensure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. You’ll want enough oil to cover the onion wedges halfway.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the onion wedges in the skillet. Fry them in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each side for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Transfer the fried wedges to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with a little extra salt while they’re hot, if desired.
