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Crispy Mini Bloomin’ Onions & Creamy Ranch Dip

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Crispy mini bloomin’ onions served with a creamy ranch dip, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium onions
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  1. Prep the onions: Peel each onion, trim the top off, and slice into 8 equal petals without cutting through the root end.
  2. Soak the onions: Submerge the onions in a bowl of ice water for 30 minutes to help the petals open.
  3. Prepare the seasoned flour: In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Make the egg wash: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with the milk until well combined.
  5. Dredge the onions: Working with one onion at a time, dredge it in the seasoned flour, then dip it into the egg mixture.
  6. Coat with breadcrumbs: Finally, coat the onion thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
  7. Heat the oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Fry the onions: Carefully lower the coated onions into the hot oil and fry in batches for 4–5 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
  9. Drain excess oil: Transfer the fried onions to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil.
  10. Mix the ranch dip: Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, dried parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
  11. Serve up the goodness: Serve the crispy mini bloomin’ onions hot with the creamy ranch dip on the side.

Notes

For added flavor, switch up the spices in the flour mix or experiment with the ranch dip.

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