Description
Delightful bite-sized crispy mini onions paired with a creamy buttermilk ranch dip, perfect for snacking or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- Mini onions
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice off the tops and bottoms of each mini onion and gently peel away the outer skin.
- Cut each onion into 12 to 16 segments, keeping the base intact to maintain the blooming effect.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until even.
- Pour buttermilk into a separate bowl and coat each onion in it.
- Roll the onions in the flour mixture to ensure they are well-coated.
- Heat oil in a pot or fryer to 375°F (190°C) with enough depth for frying.
- Fry the onions in batches until golden brown (about 3 to 5 minutes).
- Remove fried onions and drain on paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix buttermilk and ranch seasoning until smooth for the dip.
- Serve the hot crispy mini blooming onions with ranch dip.
Notes
Choose firm, blemish-free mini onions for the best flavor. Adjust spices for personal taste and ensure oil is at the correct temperature for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg