# Bloomin’ Onion Bites

A delightful appetizer featuring fried pearl onions coated in a seasoned batter, served with a creamy dipping sauce.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 eggs
- 1.5 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- pepper
- salt
- 2 bags pearl onions
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- black pepper

## Instructions

1. Whisk two eggs together in a bowl.
2. Add 1 1/2 cups of milk to the eggs and mix.
3. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, a little bit of pepper, and some salt.
4. Mix the flour and spices thoroughly.
5. Place two bags of thawed pearl onions in a colander to drain any excess liquid.
6. Dip the onions into the egg and milk mixture.
7. Transfer the egg-coated onions to the seasoned flour mixture using a slotted spoon and shake to coat.
8. Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. Drop the coated onions into the hot oil in batches.
10. Once the onions are floating and golden, remove them from the oil and place them on a wire rack to drain.
11. Salt the fried onions immediately after removing them from the oil, if desired.
12. To make the sauce, combine 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of ketchup, 2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and a little bit of black pepper.
13. Stir the sauce ingredients until well combined.

## Equipment

- colander
- slotted spoon
- wire rack

## Tips

- Salt the fried onions when they are hot, if desired.
- Season the dipping sauce to your taste.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/947270308069979
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4758187d-5a3b-45b2-a13b-a19a00733ece
- Extracted: 2026-04-25

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