Bloomin' Onion Wedges

40 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs.
  2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs.
  3. 3In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and eggs.
  4. 4Prep onions by slicing off the non-root end, carefully peeling, and using a sharp knife to cut into vertical wedges; keep pieces attached by the root, and gently press to separate sections. Coat onions in buttermilk and egg mixture and let rest for 10 minutes.
  5. 5Prep onions by slicing off the non-root end, carefully peeling, and using a sharp knife to cut into vertical wedges; keep pieces attached by the root, and gently press to separate sections. Coat onions in buttermilk and egg mixture and let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. 6Prep onions by slicing off the non-root end, carefully peeling, and using a sharp knife to cut into vertical wedges; keep pieces attached by the root, and gently press to separate sections. Coat onions in buttermilk and egg mixture and let rest for 10 minutes.
  7. 7Prepare the sauce by whisking milk, garlic powder, pepper, chipotle pepper, and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
  8. 8Prepare the sauce by whisking milk, garlic powder, pepper, chipotle pepper, and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
  9. 9Prepare the sauce by whisking milk, garlic powder, pepper, chipotle pepper, and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
  10. 10Combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in another bowl. Remove onions from buttermilk mixture, coat heavily with flour mixture, and move to a clean plate.
  11. 11Combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in another bowl. Remove onions from buttermilk mixture, coat heavily with flour mixture, and move to a clean plate.
  12. 12Combine flour, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in another bowl. Remove onions from buttermilk mixture, coat heavily with flour mixture, and move to a clean plate.
  13. 13Heat frying oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry onions for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
  14. 14Heat frying oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry onions for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
  15. 15Heat frying oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry onions for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
  16. 16Remove onions, drain on a paper towel, and serve hot with dipping sauce
  17. 17Remove onions, drain on a paper towel, and serve hot with dipping sauce
  18. 18Remove onions, drain on a paper towel, and serve hot with dipping sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 large, sweet onion
  • 1 large, sweet onion
  • 1 large, sweet onion
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise

Equipment

large bowlwhisksharp knifesmall bowlclean platepaper towel