Description
Learn how to make these irresistible Awesome Blossom Onion Bites at home. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for sharing with friends and family!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet onions, cut into bite-sized petals
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Separate onion petals and soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil to 350°F in a skillet.
- Coat Onions: Dredge soaked onion pieces in flour mixture and fry until golden.
- Make Dipping Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Serve: Serve hot onion bites with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Best served fresh and hot.
- Can be reheated in an air fryer.
- Use pre-sliced or frozen onion petals for a shortcut.
