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Mini Bloomin’ Onions with Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dip

Crispy Mini Bloomin' Onions with Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dip

Enjoy these Mini Bloomin' Onions with Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dip that bring summer fair nostalgia to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 onions
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onions
  • 4 pieces Sweet onions (Vidalia or Walla Walla)
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk plus vinegar or lemon juice
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For Frying
  • 2-3 inches Vegetable oil For frying
For the Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dip
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dried dill

Equipment

  • deep skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Onions - Peel and trim onions, making vertical slits.
  2. Step 2: Soak in Buttermilk - Submerge onions in buttermilk for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Make the Coating Mixture - Combine flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Coat the Onions - Remove onions from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture.
  5. Step 5: Heat the Oil - Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Step 6: Fry the Onions - Fry onions for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Step 7: Prepare the Ranch Dip - Mix mayonnaise and dried dill in a bowl.
  8. Step 8: Serve and Enjoy - Place fried onions on paper towels and serve with dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 2onionsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate coated onions before frying and avoid overcrowding the skillet during frying.

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