Bite-Sized Blooming Onions with Buttermilk Ranch Dip Delight
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Bite-Sized Blooming Onions with Buttermilk Ranch Dip Delight, a perfect treat for any occasion. These delectable onion bites are coated in a flavorful spice mix and fried to golden perfection, ensuring each bite is both crispy and bursting with taste. Paired with a creamy ranch dip, they make for an unbeatable appetizer or snack that will leave your guests clamoring for more. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve at any gathering, these blooming onions are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Cipollini onions
- 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk mixed with vinegar)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon spice mix (garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dry mustard, salt, black pepper)
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Peel the Cipollini onions and cut off the tops and bottoms.
- Set up a dipping station: one bowl with buttermilk and another with the flour-spice mixture.
- Dip each onion in buttermilk, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry onions in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with ranch dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 onion bites (about 90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg