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πŸ§… Outback-Style Blooming Onion – Crispy, Golden & Made for Dipping!

May 10, 2025 by BMA24 Leave a Comment

This homemade blooming onion is the ultimate appetizer β€” a beautifully β€œbloomed” whole onion, seasoned, battered, and fried (or baked!) to perfection. Served with a zesty bloom sauce, it’s just like Outback’s… maybe better. πŸ˜‰


Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4–6
Calories per Serving: ~380 kcal


πŸ›’ Ingredients

For the Onion:
πŸ§… 1 large sweet onion (like Vidalia)
🍚 1 cup all-purpose flour
🌿 1 tsp paprika
🌿 1 tsp garlic powder
🌿 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
πŸ§‚ 1/2 tsp salt
πŸ§‚ 1/2 tsp black pepper

For the Wet Mix:
πŸ₯š 2 eggs
πŸ₯› 1/2 cup milk

For Frying or Baking:
πŸ›’οΈ Vegetable oil (for frying)
πŸ”₯ Or: cooking spray + 425Β°F oven (for baking)


🍢 Bloom Sauce (Copycat Outback)

πŸ₯£ 1/2 cup mayo
πŸ… 2 tbsp ketchup
🌢️ 2 tbsp horseradish
πŸ₯„ 1/2 tsp paprika
🌿 1/4 tsp garlic powder
🌿 1/4 tsp oregano
πŸ§‚ Pinch of salt & pepper
πŸ’§ Dash of hot sauce (optional)

Mix and chill until serving.


πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Instructions

1️⃣ Cut the Onion:
Cut 1/2 inch off the top (stem side) of the onion and peel. Leave root intact. Place root side down, and make 4 even cuts down toward the root, stopping 1/2β€³ from the bottom. Then make 3 more cuts in between each section to create 16 petals total. Gently separate layers to bloom the petals.

2️⃣ Make the Flour Mixture:
In a bowl, whisk flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

3️⃣ Make the Egg Wash:
In another bowl, beat eggs and milk until combined.

4️⃣ Coat the Onion:
Dredge the onion in the flour mixture, spreading petals to coat fully. Shake off excess. Dip into egg wash, then dredge again in flour mixture. Press in to coat every layer well.

5️⃣ Fry or Bake:
Fry: Heat oil to 375Β°F (190Β°C) in a deep pot. Fry the onion (root side up first) for 6–8 minutes, flipping carefully halfway, until golden and crispy.
Bake: Preheat oven to 425Β°F. Spray coated onion with cooking spray, place on parchment-lined baking tray, and bake for 25–30 minutes until crispy.

6️⃣ Serve Hot with Sauce:
Serve immediately with chilled bloom sauce on the side!


🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • πŸ§… Crispy, seasoned petals and tender onion inside
  • 🌢️ Zesty dipping sauce is bold, creamy, and craveable
  • πŸ”₯ Make it fried, baked, or air-fried β€” your choice
  • πŸŽ‰ Perfect for parties, BBQs, game day, or just treating yourself

πŸ’‘ Helpful Tips

  • Use a sweet onion for the best flavor and easy blooming.
  • Chill the onion for 30 minutes after coating for better crisp.
  • Want to air-fry it? Cook at 375Β°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Serve on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and keep it crunchy.

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