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Onion Petals

Crispy and flavorful onion petals, a delightful snack or appetizer perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • pinch cayenne pepper
Onion Petals
  • 1 large sweet onion Choose a sweet onion for the best flavor.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, horseradish, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and a pinch of cayenne until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Cut the root off the onion, discard the peel, cut the onion in half, then into fourths, and again into halves. Set aside.
Coating
  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
  3. Coat the onion petals in flour, then dip them in the buttermilk mixture, and then back into the flour mixture.
  4. Place coated petals on a parchment-lined tray.
Frying
  1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry onion petals for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Place fried petals on paper towels to drain, then transfer to a wire rack.
Serving
  1. Serve with sauce and enjoy.

Notes

If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, place them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes. Don't overcrowd the frying pan; fry in batches if needed.