Crispy Oven-Baked Blooming Onion with Tangy Spicy Dipping Sauce
Delicious and crispy oven-baked blooming onion served with a tangy spicy dipping sauce. Perfect appetizer for any gathering.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Cut the onion into a blooming shape by making vertical cuts without cutting all the way through.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Dunk the onion in buttermilk, then coat it in the flour mixture.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the onion before placing it on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden.
- While baking, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing your preferred spicy sauce with mayonnaise.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the onion in the flour mixture.
- Experiment with different spices in the flour for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 blooming onion
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Crispy Oven-Baked Blooming Onion, Spicy Dipping Sauce, Appetizer