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Bite-Sized Blooming Onions with Buttermilk

Bite-Sized Blooming Onions with Buttermilk Ranch Dip

Tanya Rivers
Crispy, golden, and completely irresistible, these bite-sized blooming onions are the ultimate party appetizer or game-day snack. With their crunchy coating, tender onion center, and a creamy buttermilk ranch dip, they’re the perfect quick appetizer or side dish. Whether you’re looking for fun food ideas, easy dinner sides, or snack recipes for entertaining, this easy recipe will be a crowd-pleaser every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Deep fryer or heavy pot

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 4 small sweet or yellow onions
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk ranch dip

Instructions
 

  • Peel the onions, trim, and cut into flower-like segments.
  • Whisk flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in one bowl; whisk eggs and buttermilk in another.
  • Dip onions in flour, then egg-buttermilk mixture, then flour again.
  • Fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve hot with buttermilk ranch dip.

Notes

For extra crunch, double coat in flour; place on wire rack after frying to stay crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword appetizer, easy recipe, party snack
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