Mini Crispy Blooming Onions
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 3-4 Servings
 
Mini crispy blooming onions are bit -size crunchy goodness. They are a delicious mouthful of happiness.
Ingredients
  • FOR THE ONIONS
  • 8 ounces bag pearl onions
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Enough vegetable oil to deep fry the onions
  • BLOOMING ONION DIPPING SAUCE
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons hot sauce (more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Remove the skin from the onions. Using a sharp knife slice through the onion to make at least 6 to 7 sections without cutting all the way through the onion. Place the onions in a bowl of cold water to help them open up.
  2. Season the flour with spices: garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Thoroughly mix the spices into the flour.
  4. Take a few of the onions and place them in the flour mixture. Try to get as much flour into each of the onion petals.
  5. Transfer the lightly seasoned onions to the egg mixture and coat the onion throughout. Return the onions back to the flour mixture for a second coating. This helps the batter to stick to the onions.
  6. Once all the onions have been coated, place all the onions in a prepared dish and chill for 10 minutes before frying. This allows the batter to set before frying.
  7. Use a deep fryer or a large skillet heat the oil to 350 degrees. Fry the onions in batches, until they are golden brown.
  8. Place the mini crispy blooming onions on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  9. MAKE THE MINI CRISPY BLOOMING DIPPING SAUCE: In a medium bowl mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Recipe by The Crafty Boomer at https://www.thecraftyboomer.com/mini-crispy-blooming-onions/