Bloomin' Onion

No need for a deep fryer with this amazing Bloomin' Onion recipe! Full of flavor and smoky goodness, it's your favorite restaurant appetizer, but better than ever.
20 min
Prep Time45 min
Cook TimeBeginner
Difficulty320
LikesInstructions
- Step 1: Trim the tops of the onions off, peel, and make sure to keep the root intact.
- Step 2: Cut from the top of the onion to about 1/4 inch from the root, creating 12 equal sections.
- Step 3: Soak in cold water for about 60 minutes to allow the onion to bloom open.
- Step 4: Add all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix well. Shake the onion in the flour mixture to be sure to get flour in between each onion segment.
- Step 5: Dip the floured onion in the egg wash, then evenly coat in bread crumbs.
- Step 6: Preheat recteq to 425°F.
- Step 7: Add the onions on a Mesh Cooking Mat and cook for about 30-40 minutes until golden brown and delicious.
- Step 8: Note: Spray with butter during the cook for an even crisper texture.
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Ingredients
Blooming Onion
- 4 each Vidalia Onions
- 6 each Eggs, beaten
- 2 cup(s) Bread Crumbs
- 3 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup(s) Onion Powder
- 1/4 cup(s) Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoon(s) Paprika
- 1/4 cup(s) Ben's Heffer Dust
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Chef Pairings
We suggest serving this amazing Bloomin' Onion with a spicy Ranch dressing for dipping or crank up the heat with hot sauce or Sriracha.
