Description
These Awesome Blossom Onion Bites are a crispy, flavorful appetizer perfect for sharing. Sweet onion petals are soaked in buttermilk, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Served with ranch or spicy dipping sauce, they make an irresistible snack or party treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 large sweet onion
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Ranch or spicy dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Onion: Peel the large sweet onion and cut into bite-sized petals or chunks to create perfect pieces for frying.
- Soak: Soak the cut onion pieces in 1 cup of buttermilk for at least 30 minutes; this tenderizes the onion and adds flavor.
- Make Coating: In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper if using—this forms the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat Oil: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F, preparing for deep frying.
- Coat Onion: Remove onion pieces from buttermilk allowing excess to drip off, then dredge evenly in the flour mixture for a crispy coating.
- Fry: Fry the coated onion bites in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Drain: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried onion bites and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the hot, crispy blossom onion bites with ranch or your favorite spicy dipping sauce for a delicious appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the onion pieces by repeating the buttermilk soaking and flour coating steps.
- These bites are best served fresh but can be reheated in the oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
