Description
Delicious and crispy Baby Bloomin’ Onions made from sweet Cipollini onions, perfect for parties or as a snack.
Ingredients
- Cipollini onions
- Flour
- Cornstarch
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Eggs
- Milk
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Peel the cipollini onions and soak them in ice water for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Remove onions from water and dredge them in the flour mixture, then dip them in the egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to around 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place the onions in the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
These onions can also be baked for a healthier option. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Crispy, Snack, Appetizer, Cipollini onions, Fried onions, Party food