Description
These Awesome Blossom Onion Bites are a crispy and flavorful appetizer featuring bite-sized sweet onion petals coated in a seasoned flour mixture and deep-fried to golden perfection. Served with a zesty dipping sauce, they are perfect for snacking or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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For the Onion Bites:
- 2 large sweet onions
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Onions: Peel and cut the onions into bite-sized petals. Soak them in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Make the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the dipping sauce ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Fry the Onion Bites: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Dredge onion pieces in the flour mixture, then fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Serve warm with the prepared dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a lighter version, air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- You can also use yellow onions for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
