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Difficulty: Beginner

Apps & Sides

Bloomin' Onion

Prep Time: 20 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Difficulty: Beginner

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.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

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

Tools Needed

  • 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.

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.