Crispy Fried Blooming Onion
A giant onion fried until the petals are golden and crispy, perfect for pulling apart and dipping. Done in 12 minutes with just an onion and oil — no batter required.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1 whole yellow onion, large
- 3 cups oil for frying
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup dipping sauce (ranch, sriracha mayo, or ketchup)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the root end off the onion, leaving the stem intact, then peel away the papery skin.
- 2
Cut thin slices from the top down, stopping 1/2 inch from the root, then rotate and slice again to create a blooming pattern.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep pot or skillet to 350°F, then carefully lower the onion root-end-first into the hot oil.
- 4
Fry for 6–8 minutes, gently turning halfway, until all petals are golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, then season with salt.
- 6
Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp knife
- deep pot or large skillet
- candy/deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
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