The Outback Steakhouse Blooming Onion is a treat the restaurant has been serving up since it opened. You can make this appetizer menu item just like they do, and you don’t need any fancy tools to prepare this Bloomin Onion.
I think this is one of my first copycat recipes. I can remember the first time I tried this popular appetizer, the bloomin onion. An onion is sliced so that it opens up, some might even say it “blooms”.
The petals are battered, and the onion is deep-fried, and then this creation is served with a wonderful sauce. I know you will be blown away, just like I was the first time I tried this creation.
What Makes The Outback Steakhouse Blooming Onion So Good
You can impress anyone by serving this bloomin’ onion, whether for close family or a large party! Not only does this bloomin’ onion have a fascinating and mouthwatering look, but it tastes even better than it looks!
Of course, the onion flavor is prominent, but you can also taste hints of paprika, garlic, and cayenne. It is the perfect appetizer to awaken your taste buds! The bloom sauce with a touch of horseradish has the ideal flavor to pair with the onion.
Once you make this blooming onion Outback Steakhouse recipe, you will wonder why it took so long to try.
Although it might seem intimidating because of its elegant presentation, it’s quite simple. With this recipe, you can indulge in one of your favorite Outback Steakhouse menu items without stepping outside your home!
INGREDIENTS
1 large white onion
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 quart vegetable oil
Chipotle, Thousand Island or other dipping sauce optional
INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium bowl, combine flour, spices, salt and pepper. Reserve.
In another medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until combined. Set aside.
Cut off ½-inch from the pointy end of the onion while leaving the other end of root intact. Then remove the papery skin.
Place the onion cut-side down on a cutting board. Starting ¾-inch from the root, cut vertically downward all the way to the board using a sharp knife.
Repeat vertical cuts downward about 1/2-inch apart on the edge, taking care not to overlap with previous cuts. You should get 10-15 cuts in total.
Turn the onion over and gently open up the “petals” of the onion with your fingers until it resembles a flower. Set aside.
Dip the onion into reserved flour mixture to cover completely. Then gently shake off excess flour.
Gently dip into reserved egg mixture to cover completely. For best results, let the onion soak in the batter for 10 minutes.
Return onion to the flour mixture one more time and cover completely.
Place the onion on a plate and freeze for 30-60 min to set.
Fill a deep fryer or medium saucepan with 3 inches of oil and heat to 350°F. Line a plate with paper towel and set aside.
Fry onion for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Then turn it over using a slotted spoon and cook several minutes more until golden brown.
Remove onion to a prepared plate. Serve with optional dipping sauce and enjoy!
Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion
4
servings30
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minutes300
kcal0
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Ingredients
1 large 1 white onion
2 1/2 cups 2 1/2 all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons 2 paprika
1 teaspoon 1 cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon 1 garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon 1/2 oregano
salt and pepper to taste
2 large 2 eggs
1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 milk
1 quart 1 vegetable oil
Chipotle, Thousand Island or other dipping sauce optional
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, spices, salt and pepper. Reserve.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until combined. Set aside.
- Cut off ½-inch from the pointy end of the onion while leaving the other end of root intact. Then remove the papery skin.
- Place the onion cut-side down on a cutting board. Starting ¾-inch from the root, cut vertically downward all the way to the board using a sharp knife.
- Repeat vertical cuts downward about 1/2-inch apart on the edge, taking care not to overlap with previous cuts. You should get 10-15 cuts in total.
- Turn the onion over and gently open up the “petals” of the onion with your fingers until it resembles a flower. Set aside.
- Dip the onion into reserved flour mixture to cover completely. Then gently shake off excess flour.
- Gently dip into reserved egg mixture to cover completely. For best results, let the onion soak in the batter for 10 minutes.
- Return onion to the flour mixture one more time and cover completely.
- Place the onion on a plate and freeze for 30-60 min to set.
- Fill a deep fryer or medium saucepan with 3 inches of oil and heat to 350°F. Line a plate with paper towel and set aside.
- Fry onion for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Then turn it over using a slotted spoon and cook several minutes more until golden brown.
- Remove onion to a prepared plate. Serve with optional dipping sauce and enjoy!
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