Mim'S Onion Blossums
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel onion, leaving root intact.
- Cut onion vertically into quarters, cutting to within 1/2-inch of root end.
- Cut each quarter vertically into thirds.
- Place onion in boiling water for 1 minute; remove and place in ice water for 5 minutes.
- Loosen "petals" if necessary.
- Drain onion, cut side down.
- Place flour in a Ziploc bag; add onion, shaking to coat.
- Dip onion in egg.
- Place fine cracker crumbs in a Ziploc bag; toss onion to coat.
- Chill onion for 1 hour.
- Pour oil to depth of 3-inches in an electric fryer or heavy saucepan.
- Heat oil to 375°.
- Fry onion 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
- Serve with sauce of your choice.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
455
kcal
23% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).