Description
Crispy, golden bite-sized onion petals in a seasoned coating, fried until shatteringly crisp and served with a cool, tangy dip. Party-perfect and irresistibly snackable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large yellow onions, cut into bite-sized petals
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for finishing
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Ranch or spicy dipping sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Slice and soak: Cut onions into bite-sized petals and soak in ice-cold water for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- Make the dry mix: In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- Make the wet mix: In a second bowl, whisk eggs with milk until smooth.
- Heat oil: Pour 2 to 3 inches of oil into a deep pot and heat to 350°F (175°C). Set a wire rack or paper towel–lined tray nearby.
- Double-dip: Dredge onion petals in the dry mix, dip in the egg mixture, then return to the dry mix. Press to adhere and shake off excess.
- Fry in batches: Fry coated petals for 2 to 3 minutes until deep golden and crisp. Do not overcrowd the pot.
- Drain and season: Transfer to the rack or tray and sprinkle lightly with salt while hot.
- Serve: Pile onto a platter and serve immediately with ranch or a spicy dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, let coated onions rest 1 minute before frying.
- Maintain 340 to 360°F oil for even browning and minimal grease.
- Air-fryer option: 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking once.
- Bake option: 425°F for 18 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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