Make the Legendary Bloomin’ Onion at Home
Recreate the crowd-pleasing classic appetizer from Outback Steakhouse in your own kitchen. This crispy, golden-brown Bloomin’ Onion is as fun to make as it is to eat. A single large onion is artfully sliced to resemble a blooming flower, coated in a flavorful seasoned batter, and deep-fried to perfection. Served with a creamy, spicy dipping sauce, it’s sure to wow any guest at your next gathering. Continues…
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Large sweet onion (Vidalia recommended) | 1 |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Paprika | 1 tbsp |
| Cayenne pepper | 1 tsp |
| Garlic powder | 1 tsp |
| Onion powder | 1 tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Black pepper | ½ tsp |
| Eggs | 2 large |
| Whole milk | 1 cup |
| Vegetable oil | For frying |
For the Sauce
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | ½ cup |
| Ketchup | 2 tbsp |
| Prepared horseradish | 1 tbsp |
| Paprika | ½ tsp |
| Salt | ¼ tsp |
| Black pepper | ¼ tsp |
| Cayenne pepper | ¼ tsp |
How to Make It
1. Prepare the Onion
Peel the onion and cut off the top (non-root) end. Set the onion root-side down. Carefully slice from the top down toward the root—making 16 to 20 evenly spaced cuts—but be sure to stop about ½ inch before reaching the bottom. Gently separate the layers to open the