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Bite-Sized Blooming Onions

Bite-Sized Blooming Onions
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Bite-Sized Blooming Onions are crispy, flavorful snacks that capture the charm of the classic blooming onion in a convenient, shareable size. Perfect for parties or quick cravings, these golden, crunchy onions use simple ingredients and offer versatility with spices and dips. Enjoy a savory delight that’s easy to prepare and loved by all.

Ingredients

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Onions

  • 3 large sweet yellow onions

Coating

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Wet Mixture

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or plant-based milk for vegan option)

Frying

  • Vegetable or canola oil, for frying (enough for deep frying)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Onions: Peel the onions and cut them into bite-sized pieces about 1 to 1.5 inches in size, choosing wedges or chunks that will hold up well during frying. Keep the pieces consistent in size for even cooking.
  2. Prepare the Coating Station: In one bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. This sets up your wet and dry stations for coating.
  3. Coat the Onion Pieces: Dip each onion piece first into the wet mixture ensuring it’s fully coated, then dredge in the flour mixture. For extra crunch, repeat the dipping and dredging process once more.
  4. Fry to Golden Perfection: Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the coated onion pieces in batches, avoiding overcrowding, for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  5. Drain and Serve: Remove the fried onions with a slotted spoon, place on paper towels to drain excess oil, and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

  • Cut onions evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
  • Maintain oil temperature at 350°F using a thermometer to avoid soggy or burnt coating.
  • Double dipping in wet and dry mixtures enhances crunchiness.
  • Drain on paper towels thoroughly to keep onions crisp.
  • Try various dips like ranch, spicy aioli, or barbecue sauce for best flavor.
  • For a healthier version, bake coated onions at 400°F (200°C) until crisp instead of frying.
  • Leftover fried onions store up to 2 days refrigerated but lose crispiness over time.
  • Freeze uncooked coated onions on a tray before transferring to a freezer bag. Fry directly from frozen.
  • Reheat leftovers in a hot oven or air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness; avoid microwave reheating.

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Keywords: blooming onions, crispy onion snack, fried onions, appetizer, finger food, party snack, gluten free options, vegan options

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