Description
A delicious and easy recipe for bite-sized blooming onions served with a creamy buttermilk ranch dip, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large onions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel the onions and cut off the tops and bottoms.
- Slice the onions into quarters, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip the onions in buttermilk, then coat them in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the onions until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with buttermilk ranch dip.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Bite-Sized Blooming Onions with Buttermilk Ranch Dip