Blooming Onion Bites with Dipping Sauce

By Morganp9661

Perfectly seasoned and fried until crispy, these Blooming Onion Bites are served warm with a spicy dip!

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion or 2 medium onions
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon thyme
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup water
• oil for frying
• seasoned salt
• Dipping Sauce
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon horseradish mayo sauce or regular horseradish
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all dip ingredients and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the onion in half vertically and make slices down the onion to make wedges. In a bowl, toss flour and seasonings except seasoning salt. In a second bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and water.
Ensure onion slices are separated and place the onion wedges in a large freezer bag. Add about ¾ cup of the flour mixture and shake well to coat.
Using a fork, gently lift out about 6 onion wedges and put them into the egg mixture. Using a fork, remove them from the egg mixture and into the flour mixture in the bowl. Toss to coat. (So it’s Flour. Egg. Flour.)
Place on a rack while coating all of the onions. Gently tap the rack to remove excess flour before frying.

Step 3

Heat deep fryer or a couple of inches of oil in a pan to 360-375°F. Place the onions into the deep fryer or oil in small batches for about 6 minutes or until browned and crispy. Be sure not to overcrowd them.
Remove from oil, drain on paper towels and sprinkle with seasoning salt. Serve hot with dipping sauce.