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Bloomin’ Onion Petals

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These crispy Bloomin’ Onion Petals are perfect for sharing as an appetizer or indulging as a snack. The flavorful dipping sauce adds an extra kick to this delicious dish.


Ingredients

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For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

For the petals:

  • 1 large sweet onion
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, horseradish, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne. Chill until serving.
  2. Prepare the petals: Slice the onion into petals, mix flour and seasonings in a bowl, dip onion petals in buttermilk and egg, then coat with flour mixture. Fry until golden brown.

Notes

  • Make sure the oil is hot enough for frying to achieve a crispy texture.
  • Adjust the seasonings in the sauce to suit your taste preferences.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg