Recreate the iconic Bloomin’ Onion at home with this step-by-step recipe. A single large onion is carefully cut into a “blooming” flower shape, coated in a seasoned batter, and deep-fried to crispy, golden-brown perfection. It’s a fun and impressive appetizer that pairs perfectly with a tangy, spicy dipping sauce.
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Onion
Ingredients:
For the Bloomin’ Onion:
Ingredients: Quantity
Large sweet onion (such as Vidalia) 1
All-purpose flour 2 cups
Paprika 1 tablespoon
Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder 1 teaspoon
Onion powder 1 teaspoon
Salt ½ teaspoon
Black pepper ½ teaspoon
Large eggs 2
Whole milk 1 cup
Vegetable oil For frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
Ingredients: Quantity
Mayonnaise ½ cup
Ketchup 2 tablespoons
Prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon
Paprika ½ teaspoon
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Black pepper ¼ teaspoon
Cayenne pepper ¼ teaspoon
Instructions:
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