Description
A delightful snack featuring crispy blooming onions served with a tangy buttermilk ranch dip. Perfect for gatherings and surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Sweet Onions
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (gluten-free option available)
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 cup Buttermilk (or milk with vinegar)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- Salt to taste
- Vegetable Oil for frying
- Fresh Herbs (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion: Peel and cut the sweet onion into quarters, leaving the root end intact.
- Create the Batter: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Whisk in buttermilk until smooth.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the Onion: Dunk the onion into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry the Onion: Fry the battered onion for 6 to 10 minutes until golden brown, turning occasionally.
- Prepare the Buttermilk Ranch Dip: Mix buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, garlic powder, and fresh herbs if using. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider baking the onions instead of frying them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: blooming onion, appetizer, fried snack, ranch dip
