A delicious blooming onion recipe featuring a medium onion coated with a seasoned flour and breadcrumb mixture, deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. This dish is perfect for snacking and can be served with your favorite dipping sauce.
1: Cut the top off the onion and peel it. Place the onion cut-side down.
2: Make four evenly spaced cuts around the onion, slicing 1/2 inch from the root.
3: Continue slicing between each section until you have 16 evenly spaced cuts.
4: Soak the onion in cold water for about 30 minutes.
5: In a bowl, mix together the flour, bread crumbs, chili powder, pepper powder, and salt.
6: In another bowl, add enough water to the dry mixture to make a slightly thick batter.
7: Remove the onion from the water and pat it dry. Dip it into the dry mixture, ensuring to get in between the petals.
8: Then dip it into the wet mixture, ensuring it’s well-coated.
9: Dip it back into the dry mixture for a second coating.
10: Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F (175°C).
11: Carefully place the onion in the oil, cut-side down, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
12: Remove the onion from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
