Outback Bloomin' Onion Recipe

The Bloomin' Onion is served up on a pretty dish with the spicy dipping sauce in a serving bowl in the center.

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The Outback Bloomin' Onion Recipe is an icon that's easier to make than you might think. Paired with a creamy, spicy dipping sauce, it's comfort food at its best!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Bloomin Onion:

1 large Sweet Onion
1 Large Fresh Egg
¾ cup Whole Milk
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Garlic Powder
Pinch of Cayenne
Frying Oil

Bloom Sauce:

1.25 cups Mayonnaise
4 tbsp Ketchup
2 tbsp Prepared Horseradish
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Slice about ½ inch off the top of your onion and peel it open. Place the root side down and make 12–16 full cuts down, stopping close to the bottom so the base stays connected. Flip it over and gently spread out the onion.
In one bowl, whisk the egg and milk. In another, mix all the dry ingredients for the seasoned flour.
Dip the onion in the dry mixture, making sure to get in between all the petals. Shake off any excess, then dip it into the egg wash. Place back into the flour again for a thick, even coat. Set aside for 10–15 minutes to help it stick.
Preheat your fire for high heat (400F) or use a stove/fryer if needed. Add a large skillet with frying oil to heat till to 375F.
Carefully lower the onion into the oil cut side down first and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Flip and fry for another 2 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Mix together the bloomin onion sauce and serve!

Notes

How to Keep from Crying When Cutting an Onion

Onion tears? Total buzzkill because who likes to feel intense eye pain before eating? But here’s the move — chill your onion in cold water for 30 minutes before slicing. Seriously, it works like magic. The cold water helps draw out some of those eye-stinging sulfur compounds and keeps ‘em from flying up into your face.

Even better, cut the onion near an open flame or a fan to help push those vapors away. But cold water is the MVP here. No more red eyes, just clean cuts and crispy blooms.

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