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Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion Recipe

Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion Recipe

Hey, Welcome to the Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion Recipe. Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion is a crispy deep-fried onion appetizer served with a bold, creamy dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Deep fryer or heavy pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the onion
  1. Cut off the onion top. Place it root-side down. Make vertical cuts to create petals, without cutting through the root.
    Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion Recipe
Step 2: Make the coating
  1. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
    Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion Recipe
Step 3: Prepare the wet mix
  1. Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl until smooth.
    Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion Recipe
Step 4: Coat the onion
  1. Dip the onion into the dry mixture. Then dip into the egg mixture. Coat again with the dry mix, spreading between petals.
    Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion Recipe
Step 5: Fry the onion
  1. Heat oil to 375°F. Carefully fry the onion for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
    Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion Recipe
Step 6: Drain and serve
  1. Remove the onion and place it on paper towels. Let it drain briefly, then serve hot with dipping sauce.
    Texas Roadhouse Blooming Onion Recipe

Notes

This recipe tastes best fresh. If needed, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day.