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Baby Bloomin’ Onions

Crispy Baby Bloomin’ Onions for a Fun Game Day Snack

Experience the irresistible crunch of Baby Bloomin’ Onions, a delightful game day snack with a crispy coating and tender cipollini interior.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Popular Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onions
  • 12 oz Cipollini Onions small, sweet onions
  • 1 cup Buttermilk can substitute with whole milk
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free option available
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder optional for milder flavor
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder enhances onion flavor
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika sweet paprika can substitute
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard substitute with ground mustard or omit
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground preferred
For Frying
  • 1 qt Peanut or Vegetable Oil high smoke point oil

Equipment

  • tall pot
  • Frying Thermometer
  • mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a tall pot, heat 2.5 inches of peanut or vegetable oil to 350°F.
  2. Cut off the pointed end and peel the cipollini onions. Make four vertical cuts around each onion without cutting through the bottom.
  3. Soak the prepared onions in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, dry mustard, and black pepper.
  5. Remove the onions from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the flour mixture.
  6. Fry the dredged onions cut-side down for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and fry for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Transfer fried onions to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Prepare your favorite buttermilk ranch dipping sauce by mixing buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic powder, fresh herbs, and salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve the Baby Bloomin’ Onions immediately after frying. Reheat leftovers in an air fryer to maintain crispiness.

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