Onion Rose
A striking onion rose featuring a beautifully layered presentation with crispy coating and tender, flavorful onion petals—perfect as an appetizer or eye-catching side dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel onion, leaving root end intact.
- Cut onion vertically into quarters, cutting to within 1/2-inch of root end.
- Cut each quarter 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 beaten egg.
- Place cracker crumbs in a plastic bag.
- Add onion, tossing to coat.
- Chill for 1 hour.
- Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into a fryer and heat to 375°F.
- Fry onion 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown; drain on paper towel.
- Salt if necessary.
- Serve with dressings such as honey mustard or Ranch.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
310
kcal
15% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Under 400 cal
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).