Description
Savor the irresistible crunch of bite-sized blooming onions, perfect for parties or cozy movie nights. These golden, crispy delights will leave your guests asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel and trim the onions, leaving the base intact for blooming.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in buttermilk until smooth.
- Dip each onion into the batter until fully coated and place on a wire rack.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot.
- Fry onions for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 onion bite (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg