ONION BLOSSOM

By á-8172

Ingredients

• 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion Vegetable Oil
• 2 Tbsp all purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
• 1 large egg lightly beaten commercial dark honey mustard or
• ranch style salad dressing
• 1 C crushed saltines

Preparation

Step 1

Peel onion, leaving root end intact. Cut onion vertically into quarters, cutting to within ½ inch of root end. Cut each quarter vertically into thirds.

Place onion in boiling water 1 minute; remove and place in ice water 5 minutes. Loosen petals if necessary. Drain onion cut side down.

Place flour in heavy duty zip top plastic bag. Add onion, shaking to coat. Dip onion in egg.

Place crushed crackers in plastic bag; add onion, tossing to coat. Chill onion 1 hour.

Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into an electric fryer or heavy saucepan and heat to 375.

Fry onion 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown; drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt if desired.