</a><p></p><p>It's hard to hold back whenever you see those blooming onions that resemble flower petals at Outback Steakhouse</a> and other classic restaurants. The perfectly crispy appetizer is so good in every way, from the seasoned coating to the thick dipping sauce. And while it may seem like a hard one to recreate in your kitchen</a>, we have good news: you absolutely can make them yourself right at home, you just have to have a little patience! The mouthwatering, crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside snack is way easier to cook than you'd think - with the hardest part being cutting the onion into it's famous "petals," and even that's no biggie. Watch the video to learn how, and you'll be a blooming-onion expert in no time!</p><br /> <p>Related: Hack Chili's Famous Skillet Queso Dip With This Easy At-Home Recipe</a></p><br /><br /> Blooming OnionFrom POPSUGAR Food</p><br /> Notes <p>Refrigerate the onion before frying; the breading will adhere more easily. </p><br /> Ingredients<ol><li><b>For blooming onion:</b><br><br />1 large sweet yellow onion, such as Vidalia<br><br />2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br><br />1 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br><br />2 tablespoons paprika<br><br />1/2 teaspoon dried oregano<br><br />1 teaspoon seasoned salt<br><br />1 teaspoon garlic powder<br><br />Freshly ground black pepper<br><br />2 large eggs<br><br />1 cup whole milk<br><br />1 gallon corn oil<br><br />Salt, to taste</li></ol><br /><ol><li><b>For dipping sauce:</b><br><br />2 tablespoons mayonnaise<br><br />2 tablespoons sour cream<br><br />1 1/2 teaspoons ketchup<br><br />1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce<br><br />1 tablespoon drained horseradish<br><br />1/4 teaspoon paprika<br><br />Pinch of cayenne pepper<br><br />Salt, to taste<br><br />Freshly ground black pepper</li></ol><br /> Directions<ol><br /><li>Cut the top of the onion; place it cut-side down, and, using a sharp knife, make 1/2-inch cuts in a circular motion to create "petals." Flip the onion over and, using your hands, begin coaxing apart its layers.</li><br /><li>In a large bowl, combine flour, cayenne, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.</li><br /><li>Place the onion cut-side down in the bowl, cover with a plate, and shake to coat onion and each "petal."</li><br /><li>Meanwhile, in a separate medium bowl, mix eggs with milk. Dip onion in egg wash cut-side down; shake off excess egg wash and return onion to flour mixture to coat a second time. Shake off any excess flour.</li><br /><li>In a deep-fryer or a heavy Dutch oven, heat oil to 375ºF, adding enough oil so that the entire onion will be able to float.</li><br /><li>Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine dip ingredients until well-mixed. Set aside.</li><br /><li>In the deep-fryer or Dutch oven, add the onion cut-side down in the oil for 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip the onion and allow it to fry for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the batter is golden brown.</li><br /><li>Move it to a plate covered in paper towels to drain off excess oil and season with a little salt.</li><br /><li>Serve immediately with sauce.</li><br /></ol><br /> Information Category Vegetables, Appetizers Cuisine
