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Outback Bloomin' Onion Recipe

This Outback Bloomin’ Onion recipe gives you golden-brown onion petals from the kitchen to your table to enjoy in no time.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, austrailian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Batter:

  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 & 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 ounces cold lager beer or sparkling water for non-alcoholic

For the Seasoned Flour Coating:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 & 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

For the Onion:

  • 1-2 large Vidalia or sweet onions
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

Prepare the Onion:

  • Cut about 3/4 inch off the top of each onion and remove the outer skin.
    1-2 large Vidalia or sweet onions
  • Place the onion root-side down on a cutting board.
  • Make 12-16 vertical cuts down toward the root, but do not cut all the way through.
  • Gently separate the petals to help the batter coat evenly. If you want an extra flared onion, place your sliced onions in a large bowl of ice water for an hour.
  • Allow your onions to dry fully before moving on to the next steps.

Make the Batter:

  • Make the batter by whisking the flour, cornstarch, salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix in the beer until a homogeneous batter forms.
    6 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 & 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 12 ounces cold lager beer

Make the seasoned flour:

  • In another large bowl, whisk the flour, paprika, dried oregano, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and white pepper.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 & 1/2 tablespoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Coat the Onion:

  • Dredge the onion thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure to get between the petals. Shake off any excess.
  • Dip the onion into the batter, ensuring an even coat.
  • Return the onion to the seasoned flour for a second coating, pressing lightly for extra crispiness.

Fry the Onion:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F.
    Vegetable oil
  • Carefully lower the onion, root-side up, into the oil. Fry for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Serve:

  • Place the fried onion on a serving plate and remove the center core with an apple corer or with a circle cookie cutter and place your sauce of choice there for dipping.
  • Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 591mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1188IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg
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