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Onions with Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dip

Crispy Onions with Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dip Delight

Delightful crispy mini bloomin' onions served with creamy buttermilk ranch dip, perfect for appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Onions
  • 2 medium Sweet Onions Vidalia or Walla Walla
  • 1 cup Buttermilk for soaking
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Buttermilk for dipping
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Dill
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Deep skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • thermometer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Onions: Peel sweet onions and trim the tops, leaving roots intact. Slice downwards to create 8-12 cuts that fan out like petals.
  2. Soak: Place cut onions in buttermilk for 10-15 minutes until tender and slightly translucent.
  3. Make Coating: In a bowl, combine flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  4. Coat Onions: Remove onions from buttermilk and coat with the dry mixture, ensuring coverage between petals.
  5. Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil in a skillet, heating to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry: Add onions to hot oil, frying for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, ensuring even cooking.
  7. Prepare Dip: Combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  8. Serve: Present crispy onions on a platter with the dipping sauce for sharing.

Nutrition

Serving: 2onionsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for parties, be sure to allow fried onions to rest on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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