Crispy Mini Bloomin’ Onions & Creamy Ranch Dip
Enjoy warm, crispy mini bloomin’ onions served with a rich and tangy creamy ranch dip, perfect for gatherings and game days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium onions
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the onions by peeling each bulb and slicing into 8 petals.
- Submerge the onions in ice water for 30 minutes.
- Whisk the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl.
- Beat the eggs and milk in a separate bowl.
- Dredge each onion in the seasoned flour, dip in the egg mixture, and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the onions for 4–5 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill, parsley, garlic, and onion powder for the dip.
- Serve hot with the ranch dip on the side.
Notes
For best results, soak the onions in cold water and maintain oil temperature while frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg