Description
Crispy, golden-brown mini onions that resemble blooming flowers, perfect for gatherings and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- Mini onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup water or beer
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup cream or sour cream (for dipping sauce)
- Chives or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim the tops of the mini onions and peel them carefully to keep their shape.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to about 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each mini onion into the prepared batter, ensuring it is fully coated, then gently place them into the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown and crispy, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the onions from the oil and let them drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- For the dipping sauce, mix cream or sour cream with the chopped chives or parsley.
- Serve the Bite-Sized Blooming Onions warm alongside your dipping sauce.
<liGradually whisk in water or beer until you achieve a smooth, pourable batter.
Notes
Serve warm and consider pairing with various dips like spicy aioli or ranch dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 blooming onions
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: blooming onions, appetizer, frying, party food, crispy snacks