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.
Instructions
- 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.
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
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Mesh Cooking Mat
- 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.