Description
Bite-Sized Blooming Onions with Buttermilk Ranch Dip Delight are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, perfect for gatherings or as a savory snack. These crispy, flavorful mini onion appetizers are not only fun to make but also irresistible to eat. The sweet Cipollini onions bloom beautifully when fried, creating a satisfying crunch that pairs perfectly with the creamy homemade ranch dip.
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 and trim the Cipollini onions, keeping the root ends intact.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, flour, and spice mix until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to about 350°F (175°C).
- Coat each onion in the batter and allow excess to drip off.
- Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with ranch dip.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 blooming onions (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg