CRISPY ONION FLOWERS
Steps:
- Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a deep-fryer or a large, heavy Dutch oven (oil should come no more than halfway up the sides of the pan).
- Combine flour and ranch dressing mix in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
- Cut about 1/2 inch off the tops of the onions and peel them. Cut 12 vertical slices until you almost reach the bottom of the onion (do not cut all the way through). Remove the center of each onion. Don't throw away!
- In a second bowl, mix tempura batter with chilled soda water. Don't over-stir; batter should be slightly lumpy. Dredge each onion in seasoned flour, shaking to remove excess flour. Dip in tempura batter and make sure to spread "petals" apart to get an even coating of batter.
- Carefully place 1 onion in fryer. Fry for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Remove and carefully ensure that petals are separating, using a utensil to help spread them if necessary. Recoat onion with batter and return to oil for about another 5 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining onions.
- Serve hot.
- To make the dip, mix all ingredients in a bowl, adding hot sauce to taste. Serve with onion blooms.
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Mary Blay
[email protected]I've made these several times now and they're always a hit. I love that you can make them ahead of time and then just fry them when you're ready to serve.
Md Sohdeul Hosscn
[email protected]These were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were a big hit at my party.
Abdullah Hazro1
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of onions, but I thought I'd give these a try. I was surprised at how much I liked them.
Aabdul Jalil
[email protected]These were a bit bland. I think I needed to add more seasoning.
Suleman Khoso
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out burnt. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Chikondi Mphunda
[email protected]These were good, but not as good as I was hoping. I think I overcooked them a bit.
Joshua Calix
[email protected]I used a different dipping sauce than the one in the recipe and it was still delicious. I think you could use any type of dipping sauce you like.
Nkhanoor Khan
[email protected]These were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so crispy and flavorful.
Joshua Iipinge
[email protected]I've never made onion flowers before, but these were so easy to follow and they turned out amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Davi Trycs
[email protected]These were easy to make and turned out great! I used a mandoline to slice the onions and it worked perfectly.
Ciamyra Charles R
[email protected]I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.
Portia Lekgoathi
[email protected]These were delicious! I used a whole onion for each flower and they were huge and impressive.
Amina Andrejkovics
[email protected]I've made these onion flowers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the dipping sauce is the perfect complement.
SUK PHAKHI
[email protected]These onion flowers were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.