NON Fried Blooming Onion – It’s crazy crispy and so fun as a pull-apart shared appetizer. The secret sauce from Outback will forever be our favorite dip!
The blooming onion was probably invented in the mid 1980s in New Orleans, a city no stranger to ultra-rich fried foods, at Russell’s Marina Grill, where it still goes by the name of “onion mum.” The founder of Outback Steakhouse worked at Russell’s at the time.
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NON Fried Blooming Onion
It's crazy crispy and so fun as a pull-apart shared appetizer. The secret sauce from Outback will forever be our favorite dip!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 454kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
dipping sauce
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp katchup
- 1 tsp horseradish
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice off onion stem and set onion on flat side. Cut an inch from the root down, into 12 to 16 sections, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Put the onion into an iced water bath for 2 minutes, carefully spread the onion petals apart and away from the center.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and 1 tablespoon water. In another shallow bowl, whisk together breadcrumbs and spices. Dip onion into egg wash, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, using a spoon to fully coat.
- Place in basket of air fryer and cook at 375° for 20 minutes. (See baking method in notes below.)
- Meanwhile make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, paprika, garlic powder, and dried oregano. Season with salt.
Notes
NOTE there is a baking option also. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Set onion on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden and tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 1153mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 908IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg
