Description
Blossom Onion Bites are a delicious appetizer featuring crispy, golden-brown onion petals that are perfect for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the onion into petals, keeping the base intact.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip each onion petal into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the onion petals until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Blossom Onion Bites, appetizer, fried onion, dipping sauce