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Crispy Blooming Onion

A deliciously crispy and flavorful blooming onion, perfect for sharing as an appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Onion
  • 1 large Vidalia onion or any sweet onion
Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Oil
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the onion to create the blooming effect, being careful not to cut through the base.
  2. Soak the onion in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
Batter and Frying
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip the soaked onion in the buttermilk, then coat it in the flour mixture.
  3. Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Carefully place the coated onion in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Remove the onion and drain on paper towels.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra kick, add more cajun seasoning to the batter.

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